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Wash infected skin asap with soap & cold water. Minimizes severity of the rash & prevents spread of the oily sap from the roots, stems, leaves & fruit of these plants. Don't wash with solvents such as alcohol since they tend to spread the sap further!
Recommended: Clothing
Omni-Dry shirt made of 100% nylon Summit Cloth (wicking). UPF 30 rating and a sun protection collar. Vented with roll up sleeves and a zip closed secu...
California quail's nest is a shallow hollow or scrape in the ground lined with grass. The chicks leave the nest shortly after birth & start learning to fly in ~10 days. They stay on the ground for about a month - then roost in trees with the rest of the flock. The female usually has one brood a year.
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Bushnell Powerview 7-15x25 Compact Zoom Binocular. Porro prism. Good choice for casual birding and under $50....
8 species of tree oaks cover about 10% of California, providing shelter & food for a vast array of wildlife - vertebrates (over 300) & insects (~ 5000)! Here's an easy pictorial guide!
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An intimate look at these magnificent creatures - the largest animals to have lived on earth (including the dinosaurs!). Covers 4 types: pilots, humpb...
It's very interesting to view the world in terms of 867 land-based ecoregions across the globe - instead of arbitrary political boundaries. These areas are distinguished by ecological features, climate, plant & animal communities.
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idea! What a wonderful resource for people.
~ Ann Marie Brown.
Preeminent author of numerous books on hiking & camping in CA.
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~ Josh Kornbluth.
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Your site looks terrific. There's a great deal of information on the site and it is very attractive. ~ Celeste Burrows. Highly experienced hike leader for the Sierra Club.
The site seems very well planned and well thought out. ~ Ron Ucovich. Veteran hike leader who leads very interesting hikes for the Sierra Club.
Your website will be an asset to local hikers. ~ Jane Huber. Well-known author of a popular site & book on hiking in the Bay Area.
I think your site is aesthetically pleasing and it's easy to navigate around. Your site is one of the best I've seen. ~ Mary W. Wildlife Assn.
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