If you stroll along the river much lately you likely see a brown bird the size of a handspan strolling, too. But you might notice that, unlike you, it is busy poking about the shoreline for insects and crustaceans, and… Continue Reading
For anyone who had landscaping that experienced burn related trauma due to the Carr Fire or recent local fires and needs replacement trees, shrubs or plants, Shasta College and the Shasta Master Gardeners will be having a plant giveaway on… Continue Reading
Shasta College is pleased to offer their ever-popular Vineyard Care class (AGVIT-81, section number S4470) on Saturday 9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m. starting on March 13, 2021. The course will meet in the Organic Vineyard at the College once per week until… Continue Reading
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Don’t panic. Never fear, you still have time to make something chocolate for either your sweetheart or yourself (or both). I have three perfect recipes for you. First, I give you this absolutely terrific brownie… Continue Reading
This male western bluebird tends his family in a woodpecker-carved oak at Lema Ranch. Photograph by Larry Jordan There’s a little piece of sky fluttering through the neighborhoods and neighbor-woods of the North State. Actually, many little pieces. But they… Continue Reading
American kestrels are striking, with burnt-red backs and tails, steel-blue wings on the males, and bold falconid markings, black and white on the face. All this is packaged into a little hawk that could perch on your finger, and can… Continue Reading
We are just beyond the United State’s election season, and it’s not too big a stretch to see red, white, and blue in some of our feathered aboriginals. Many colorful birds have headed to Mexico for the winter, but northern… Continue Reading
The Fall Native Plant Sale was a great success. And there are more native plants that want to be planted this fall. They are discounted for your planting enjoyment. The on-line store is open this week until… Continue Reading
Shasta Chapter of CNPS is excited to announce that they will be holding their 2020 Online Fall Native Plant Sale for the public from Tuesday Oct 20 through Thursday October 29. They have 163 species to choose from! Due to… Continue Reading
There’s been news and discussion in North State media recently about wildfires, and whether climate change plays a role in their increased frequency and intensity, or if it’s just vegetation management and the wildland urban interface. But it’s tough to… Continue Reading
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