I’ve had the opportunity to intern for Environment for the America’s (EFTA) and get trained in shorebird migration knowledge to share with others. They prepped me with the necessary skills to educate others on how plastic pollution affects shorebirds and their migration patterns. During these months, I’ve completed shorebird surveys Read more…
What is an unauthorized trail? An unauthorized trail, also known as illegal trail or social trail, are trails made by humans over time with lots of usage. By people creating them, it kills vegetation, creates erosion, disturbs wildlife, and are not safe to hike or bike on. The Process… Los Read more…
This week, I took on the task of planning the Latino Conservation Week (LCW) event for Los Angeles Audubon. I had the idea to do a Bilingual Nature Walk (Paseo de Naturaleza) where the walk is offered in both English and Spanish for the public and community members. I wanted Read more…
This week Los Angeles experienced two earthquakes, one occurring on the Fourth of July and one the following day, on the fifth. The one on Fourth of July was said to be a foreshock with a magnitude of 6.2. It was centered in Ridgecrest, a remote area located 3 hours Read more…
What is Los Angeles climate called? I started my work with Los Angeles Audubon last Summer in 2018 and got a chance to see the behavior of rabbits at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. One of the task I did at the park was watering the native plants. In Los Read more…
California Least Tern History (CLTE) The California Least Tern (CLTE) has been listed as an endangered species since 1970. They are migratory birds found along the coast from Baja California to Washington. They nest at beaches directly on the sand during the warmer time of the year. Unfortunately, populations have Read more…
Our relationship with Exceptional Children’s Foundation The partnership started two years ago when former Los Angeles Audubon staff member, Tania Romero, connected her Audubon chapter with the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF). ECF is a non-profit organization that offers programs for children and adults with developmental, learning, and emotional disabilities around Read more…
I am truly going to miss my early mornings at the Angeles National Forest. It was magical waking up early enough to experience the sunrise in the forest and to hear the early birds sing. On each day that we conducted hummingbird surveys, I also got a chance to see Read more…