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UCSB Natural History Collection News
This past weekend, CCBER invertebrate zoology staff went on a surprise field trip to the UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center. Read on about our experiences collecting with researchers from the California Academy of Sciences!
The natural history collections side of CCBER will be having weekly informal research seminars, with several guest speakers planned. If you are interested in natural history or collections research, come join every Wednesday from 5-6pm in CCBER's classroom! Read on for schedule of presenters and more.
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Predators and Prey at NCOS
American Kestrel - Photo by Mark Bright
Interactions between predators and prey at NCOS are being studied and are in turn informing management decisions. Read on to learn about how you can help keep predator-prey interactions healthy.
NCOS Vegetation Update: The Restoration Evidence Is In
CCBER's restoration team recently completed the second year of vegetation monitoring at NCOS. Check out how the coverage and diversity of native species is expanding, as well as updates on the planting numbers and more.
2nd Annual NCOS vs. COPR Bird Survey Roundup
Fall is here, and that means it's the time of year when we review and tally up our bird survey data from the last 12 months. Check out the results for NCOS and COPR, and learn about the Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey!
Conservation and Restoration Ecology Seminar Series, Fall 2019
Conifer Forest Management & climate change impacts: fire, drought and disease
Monday’s 6-7pm, Rm 1013 Harder South (Classroom)
The Conservation and Restoration Ecology Seminar series is a topical series that is available for credit to UCSB students and is open to the public.
North Campus Open Space Restoration Project
NCOS News - January 2020
Updates & Events - The Slough is Full!, Mosquito Control, and Wildflowers on the Mesa.
Volunteer Opportunities - Saturday January 11th, 9:30-12, or anytime - email us at ncos@ccber.ucsb.edu
Community Forum and Photos - Vibrant California Poppies, and lots of water birds taking advantage of the currently abundant aquatic habitat.
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
CCBER has many volunteer and internship opportunities in restoration ecology, natural history collections management and biological research.
