Nature News
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History recently published a guide to the algae of Monterey Bay (think kelp, seaweed etc.). It's a lovely artistic treat, and a great beginner's field guide. Learn more here.
Norris Center affiliate and wonderful artist Emily Underwood recently created numerous video tutorials on nature journaling, and journaling wildflowers. Check out her YouTube channel, and our Scientific Illustration page for more information.
Upcoming Events
- Aug 14
- Applications are due for the special Summer 2021 offering of the UC Natural Reserve System's California Ecology and Conservation Super Course. Learn more here!
- Sep 8
- The Norris Center is closed until at least Fall Quarter to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Until then, keep up with us on Facebook, or send us an email if you need anything!
- Sep 15
- Applications for the Mathais Grants are due. Graduate students working on UC Natural Reserves are eligible for up to $3000 for research funds
Norris Center Blog
Surviving the Hunt: How Fear of Predation Influences Nocturnal Rodents in Maritime Chaparral
Norris Center Student Award winner Nick Bergeron summarizes his work studying how small mammals at Fort Ord Natural Reserve change their behavior in response to predators. Nick laid out foraging stations for small mammals, and then played Barn Owl calls to measure how foraging behavior and distance changed in response to fear of predators.
Randy Morgan Initiative
We recently launched a website highlighting how we're carrying on the legacy of naturalist-extraordinaire Randall Morgan. Check out the website for more information on Randy's legacy, and the ongoing work at the Norris Center.
UC Natural Reserve Resurvey
The Norris Center and the UCSC Natural Reserves are teaming up to study our changing planet with biodiversity surveys. Read about our results from one year at Younger Lagoon.
Featured Videos
The Norris Center has been making videos for Tuesday Newsday to celebrate nature on campus! Our second installment featured the variety of flowers blooming in April on campus. For more information check out norriscenter.ucsc.edu/wildflowers
