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CCBER has one of a few specimens of a giant sphinx moth from Mexico that has begun to be found in Santa Barbara. Read more about the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's study of the moth's occurrence and how citizens can help.
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Spring Planting and Weeding Plans at NCOS
Spring is on our doorstep, and with the NCOS restoration project well into its second year, we're taking stock of the planting progress and plans for the coming months. Read more about how we're working to control invasive weeds in order to give native plants an opportunity to establish.
Dr. Gordon Frankie Seminar March 5
CANCELLED EVENT. You are invited to a special Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration Seminar Tuesday March 5 with Dr. Gordon Frankie, UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab!
To NCOS, With Love
February is here – the month often recognized by the celebration of love on Valentine’s Day. Read on to discover some of the latest “love” stories unfolding at NCOS.
Extreme Architecture on the Radio
Monday February 11th on Unknown Territories Radio (KCSB fm) we will be discussing architecture in extreme habitats with special guests Barbara Imhof (Liquifer Systems Group) and Marko Pelham (UCSB - UCSB Media Arts and Technology Program (MAT)).
North Campus Open Space Restoration Project
NCOS News - March 2019
Updates - NCOS user survey still available, look at what the tide brought in, trail substrate discussion, and watch for breeding birds
Feature Story - Spring Planting and Weeding Plans at NCOS
Volunteer Opportunities - Second Saturday and tree planting on March 9. Next month - April 13.
Photos - Signs of Spring are starting to show in colorful flowers and birds' breeding plumage.
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
CCBER has many volunteer and internship opportunities in restoration ecology, natural history collections management and biological research.