Insects are in trouble throughout the world. And as David James said at our Music and Monarchs event: "About 98 percent of insects are beneficial or benign." Only about 2 percent are considered pests. The monarch is one of the most iconic and beautiful insects we've...
David Hagen has been one of CCC's most valuable volunteers for decades. A critical supporter since the organization's founding, David has also helped scout and create many of our most beloved trails. Below is a short interview with David on volunteering and photography....
Megan Whiteside, Conservation Projects Manager, describes the daunting experience of introducing prescribed fire to CCC lands. ...
Here are some images from this year's Cowiche Canyon Rocks Garden Party & Auction. It was a day filled with gratitude and blue sky....
Are you one of nature's storytellers? Do you have a story to tell about the land, water, or wildlife around you? Share your words with the community!...
This was a bittersweet day. Based on annual counts at overwintering locations in California, the western monarch population has dropped below numbers widely considered necessary for it to survive. We grieved for lost western monarchs, and we celebrated those still with us. Enjoy some photos...
Rattlesnakes are scary. Seeing or hearing one can induce a primal reaction – sweat and adrenaline and swear words. We want to remind folks that intentionally harming or killing other living things on the trail is not okay. You can prepare for, and maybe even...
This year, we're not gathering for an Earth Week celebration. But we want to offer some ways for local families or individuals to engage with the wildflowers and plants currently blooming in the shrub-steppe. So check out our Earth Week Scavenger Hunt! ...
In the Yakima Valley, there’s a season somewhere between winter and spring: Mud Season! Though mud can be fun to slide and stomp in, hiking or biking on muddy trails destroys both the trails and the surrounding land. We want to take a moment to...
Are you one of nature's storytellers? Do you have a story to tell about the land, water, or wildlife around you? Share your words with the community! CONTEST GUIDELINES We’re looking for original writing about or relating to the natural world, especially the wild things that live...