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Roughly 20 miles from the Big Sur coast and half a mile below the surface is an undersea mountain called Sur Ridge that ...
05/12/2026

Roughly 20 miles from the Big Sur coast and half a mile below the surface is an undersea mountain called Sur Ridge that teems with fantastical marine life. Their names evoke a Seussian world: pom‑pom anemones, bubblegum coral, slime stars, glowing sea cucumbers, cupcake jellies, and vampire squid. Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers piloting underwater robots recently shared a new high-resolution video tour of the offshore oasis. https://youtu.be/lwXYYzHd51Y?si=pCnyHRDabzQCf4SE (~10 mins)

77 likes, 8 comments. "The hidden deep‑sea world just off Big Sur | Exploring Sur Ridge"

Ready to take your teaching beyond the classroom? Join the Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) this summer. FIT offers...
05/11/2026

Ready to take your teaching beyond the classroom? Join the Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) this summer. FIT offers four immersive professional learning experiences designed for all PreK-12 educators (formal and nonformal). At each session FIT’s team of credentialed instructors and local experts weave environmental education with unique forestry field experiences to explore California’s forest resources and expand your teaching practice.

Registration ($150) is all-inclusive, covering on-site accommodations, meals and resources; you just have to get there! Deepen your content knowledge, explore new environmental education strategies, and connect with like-minded peers at FIT this summer. 10% discount for members of the California Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE) and the California Association of Science Educators (CASE).

Participants receive: 50 hours of interdisciplinary instruction aligned with state teaching standards, certifications in Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Water Education Today (WET), and eligibility for a $200 stipend and 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Visit forestryinstitute.org to learn more, receive updates, and apply.

Explore California Forests Today APPLY HERE Professional Learning for California Educators Learn about the stewardship of California’s diverse ecosystems in a living forest laboratory! Where Environmental Literacy & Forest Stewardship Take Root For 30+ years, FIT’s team of natural resource profe...

05/07/2026

A proposal to study the reintroduction of grizzly bears in California is moving through the state Legislature, but not without big concerns.

This is an excellent idea and I’m looking forward to it growing!
05/06/2026

This is an excellent idea and I’m looking forward to it growing!

Breaking news🗞️: Another innovative energy pilot in the ground in California! 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gYH2K44f

05/03/2026

Birdwatching is on the rise! 💚

"Birdwatching is the second fastest growing hobby for generation Z after jewellery making, according to a multiyear study of more than 24,000 people.

Almost 750,000 gen Zers (16 to 29-year-olds) in Britain regularly enjoy watching birds, a 1,088% increase since 2018, according to research by Fifty5Blue published by the RSPB.

Regular birdwatching has been embraced by all generations over the past eight years, with a 47% increase overall. Among millennials it has risen by 216% alongside a 66% increase in gen X birders." - The Guardian

Have you noticed more people getting into birdwatching? What do you think on this story? 👀

Image: 'Practice Makes Perfect' by Jack Zhi, winner of 's Behaviour: Birds category.

Wolf info from a researcher who knows.
04/17/2026

Wolf info from a researcher who knows.

Listen now | Wolves are one of the most misunderstood species among us. Diane conveys wolf science through storytelling in her new book, A Women Among Wolves

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