Conservation Confluence March 2018

AMBROSE PRESERVE PROTECTED!

WHF is excited to announce the permanent protection of the Ambrose Preserve, nestled in an open space area near the town of Moraga, in Contra Costa County. Ambrose is an 80-acre oak and bay woodlands preserve that … Read more

Auburn Ravine Creek Cleanup 2018

When: Saturday May 5 from 9am – 12 pm

Where: McBean Park, Lincoln CA

What to bring: Please bring gloves (if you have them), a water bottle, and wear closed toed shoes. Dress accordingly for the weather, we typically recommend … Read more

Donate to the Sun City Urban Bird Project

Darla Guenzler Named as New Executive Director of The Wildlife Heritage Foundation

Keep It Local, Sierra Foothill Farms

In this issue of Keep It Local we interviewed Paul Harrison of Sierra Foothill Farms, a Lincoln CA. based farm. Paul’s passion for his farm, his home and family is apparent within the first moments of meeting him. He has … Read more

Giving with 1%

So what is this 1% For the Planet we speak of, well in their own words, “Not long ago, a mountain climber and a fisherman realized they had a lot more in common than a disdain for wearing a … Read more

Guess the name of this animal

BIG HORN SHEEP

Characteristics

The bighorn sheep has tan or brown fur. It has a white belly, rump and muzzle. It is best known for its large horns. The rams or males have large, thick curving horns. The ewe’s or … Read more

Can you guess the name of this animal?

Elk are highly social animals, and the herd is the focal point of its existence (McCullough, 1969). Tule elk utilize various portions of their range in response to seasonal variations in food availability (Thomas and Toweill, 1982). McCullough (1969) states … Read more