KRCB Seeks 1,000 Volunteers for Riverside Cleanup May 10
City-wide beautification event part of national initiative to remove billions of pieces of litter.
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Where Did Riverside’s Famous Jail Birds Go?
The city’s beloved Peregrine Falcons have mysteriously vanished from their longtime nesting spot atop the downtown jail. Could avian flu be to blame—or is there still hope for their return?
A Walk Through Riverside’s Living Plant Museum
Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to the UCR Botanic Gardens, a 40-acre oasis of natural beauty, winding trails, and plant collections from around the world.
Earth Day 2025: Riverside Celebration Guide
From community clean-ups to insect fairs and garden tours, Riverside offers meaningful ways to celebrate sustainability this Earth Day, April 22.
Emerald Empire: Finding Ireland in Riverside's Hills
When late-season storms transform our desert landscape, these six local trails offer a taste of the Emerald Isle right in our own backyard—if you catch them at their brief, verdant peak.
Riverside Breaks Ground on Innovative Agricultural Center in Northside
Solar-powered farming project aims to combat climate change impacts while honoring city's citrus heritage.
2025 Grow Conference: Cultivating Knowledge, Building Resilience
The 2025 Grow Conference Returns with Insightful Sessions, Farm Tours, and a Rooftop Feast.
Love, Acorns, and Drama: The Wild Romances of Riverside’s Favorite Woodpecker
This Valentine’s Day, take a closer look at the Acorn Woodpecker—Riverside’s most social (and scandalous) bird, where love, family, and survival are all part of the story.
Monarch Butterflies Face Extinction: Local Efforts Aim to Turn the Tide
With western monarch populations at critical lows, local conservationists in Riverside are stepping up with innovative programs and habitat restoration to help save these iconic pollinators.
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District Named 2024 Organization of the Year
Environmental education leaders recognize RCRCD for innovative programs and community engagement.
Santa Ana River Watershed Cloud Seeding Program Update
Santa Ana Watershed's cloud seeding added 11,000 acre-feet of snow, but the next phase is postponed due to wildfire risks. California enters the new water year with strong reserves.
California’s Oldest Tree – Progress Towards Protection?
Four environmental groups seek to protect 13,000-year-old tree with larger buffer zone.