Downtown Riverside’s Jailbirds: Peregrine Falcons Nest at the County Jail
Discover the story behind these remarkable raptors, from their hunting feats to their role as an endangered species success story.
California’s Oldest Tree – Progress Towards Protection?
Four environmental groups seek to protect 13,000-year-old tree with larger buffer zone.
The Remarkable Dr. Frost
Dr. Howard Brett Frost’s groundbreaking citrus research, including the Frost Washington Navel Orange, transformed the industry and continues to impact the fruit we enjoy today.
Squirrel Tales
Discover the lively world of Riverside's most frequent wildlife visitors—eastern fox squirrels and California ground squirrels. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and the unique challenges they pose in our neighborhoods, all while appreciating their role in the city’s diverse ecosystem.
Goodbye Nets: Riverside’s Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Officially Ends
Good news regarding “Tale of Two Quarantines”: One down, and one to go
Donkeys and Burros and Asses – Oh my!
From roadside curiosities to Instagram stars, the burros of Riverside and neighboring communities embody the charm and complexity of Southern California’s wildlife tapestry.
California’s Oldest Tree – A Riverside County Celebrity
California’s own “Jurupa Oak,” thriving for over 13,000 years in Jurupa Valley, showcases the state’s deep natural history just minutes from Riverside.
Is it a crow or a raven? Nevermore confused
Riversiders often mix up the city’s black birds, but distinguishing the solitary ravens from the social crows is simpler than you might think.
Naturally Riverside: A Tale of Two Quarantines
Riverside’s historic Mother Washington Navel tree, progenitor of a global citrus empire, stands shrouded in protective netting to combat twin threats: the Asian Citrus Psyllid and the Oriental Fruit Fly. Professor Norm Ellstrand breaks down the science.