The Rest of California
Every day is Earth Day at Flying Mule Farms
When I started writing this blog, I wanted to write about and photograph the things I loved best about California. In doing so I found people that also love and are extremely passionate about what they do. For Earth Day I didn't want to just write about doing...
California’s Vernal Pools
One of the many beautiful types of habit in California are it's Vernal Pools. The pools are also one of the most fragile and ephemeral. Found mainly in the Central Valley and lower foothills ringing the valley they explode in the spring with a rainbow of color....
2016 California Rangeland Videos
The videos of the speakers at the 2016 California Rangeland Coalition have been posted. As I mentioned in my previous post here it was a diverse and informative collection of speakers. The videos are on the UC Cooperative Extension's website and well worth...
Historical Role of Fire in California
Part 1 Introduction Mention California wildfires to most people and you'll see looks of sorrow, comments about how devastating they can be and usually a reaction of "put them out quickly". And there certainly have been an uptick in wildfires, particularly extreme...
Fires in California Preview
Sneak peak at upcoming posts! Yes I have been very behind in writing. Between holidays and other events I have been waylaid a bit. But I have been working on a several part series behind the scenes. Today I went on a tour organized by the California Rangeland...
Stephanie, Dave and #3
I was riding this train this summer when I first seriously considered writing this blog. For years I'd smiled when people asked me if I knew movie stars when I said I was from California. I did, but not the kind most people think. Not all movie stars are blonde,...