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Read the latest news from Richardson Bay and ̽��ѡ California.

Richardson Bay ̽��ѡ Center and Sanctuary News

A serpentine outcrop sprouting Serpentine Monardella on Ring Mountain.

The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine Habitats

May 07, 2026 — How a thin, highly toxic soil provides essential conditions for native plants and birds to thrive in California.

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Richardson Bay ̽��ѡ Center & Sanctuary: An End-of-Year Reflection

December 19, 2025

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Eelgrass: A World of Wonders Beneath the Tides

August 05, 2025 — Uncovering the Vital Role of Richardson Bay’s Eelgrass Meadows—and the Local Efforts to Protect Them

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A Brant goose floats on calm blue water, its dark head and neck contrasting with a small white patch on the side of its neck. The bird's brown body feathers and white underside are partially submerged, with soft ripples surrounding it under a clear sky.

Eelgrass in Cuisine and Craft

April 16, 2025 — Weaving a Tapestry of Culture and Nature

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From Bay to Basin

April 15, 2025 — Connecting California ̽��ѡ Centers Through Community Conservation

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Creature Feature: The Mysterious and Misunderstood World of Bats

November 01, 2024 — How bats shape our environment and why they are more important than you might think

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Birds Can't Vote, But You Can

November 01, 2024 — How Proposition 4 positions us for a positive future

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Creature Feature: The Mysterious and Misunderstood World of Bats

November 01, 2024 — How bats shape our environment and why they are more important than you might think

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The Introduction of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and their Therapies For Avian Conservation

October 13, 2024 — An environmental and biophysical review of stem cell capabilities in the preservation of avian species

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San Francisco Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) at the Cologne zoo

Guarding the Garters

September 20, 2024 — How we can save the San Francisco Garter Snakes before it’s too late

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Towhee Terrace Takes FLIGHT at Debs

May 11, 2026 — The story of how our second-year FLIGHT interns established their own restoration site.

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Building Better Habitat, One Songbird at a Time

May 08, 2026 — A tiny migratory bird is finding its voice again in northeast Los Angeles

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The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine Habitats

May 07, 2026 — How a thin, highly toxic soil provides essential conditions for native plants and birds to thrive in California.

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Parenting Under Pressure: California’s Snowy Plovers Deserve Protected Spots to Nest and Thrive

April 28, 2026 — A recent win at Oceano Dunes and our hopes for a safer shore

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Remembering Dr. Sandy DeSimone

April 17, 2026 — From mentoring PhD students to inspiring children learning about the canyon’s owls and imperiled habitats, Sandy’s 30 years of commitment to Starr Ranch and passion for conservation left an incredible legacy of impact.

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