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July is Bug Month, but we can't wait! Check out these cool beetles.

Recently announced: Northern California summer steelhead and Clara Hunt’s milkvetch have been listed as endangered under CESA. https://www.lakeconews.com//69430-fish-and-game-commission

Woodland Regional Park update! Four Red-tailed Hawk fledglings have flown the coop

The hills of California were not always golden! The majority of our grasslands have been dominated by introduced annual invasive grasses and forbs, such as wild oats and bromes, for hundreds of years, but now a new wave of invaders are entering yellow star thistle, medusahead, and goatgrass, which are causing new problems. Please join UD Davis Plant Ecologist and PhD candidate, Sarah Gaffney, at 7PM on Thursday, June 24th, to learn about these two groups of invasive species and explore the differences and similarities of their ecological role in the grassland and oak savanna plant community, as well as touch on recent research on restoring native grasses to these invaded areas. Sign up here: http://www.tuleyome.org//2021-nature-and-you-lecture-inva/

A very special Tuleyome Tale was recently published in the Davis Enterprise! https://www.davisenterprise.com//tuleyome-tales-visit-the/

Happy Pollinator Week! Did you know that pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats, provide 1 out of 3 bites of food we eat? Say thanks by planting native plants, supporting local farmers, and educating others about the importance of pollinators! : Bee pollinating a Mariposa Lily

Happy World Wetlands Day! Did you know that despite only covering about 6% of Earth’s land surface, wetlands are where 40% of plants and animals live and/or breed? They are also hugely important carbon sinks, storing about 35% of terrestrial carbon. Wetlands are among the most threatened ecosystems, disappearing three times faster than forests. Protecting and restoring wetlands is essential for preserving biodiversity and building climate resilience. ... California State Parks is hosting a Wild About Wetlands! livestream from 2-3 p.m. today. Tune in to hear from scientists who are working to preserve and protect wetlands throughout California, and learn tips for actions we can take to care for our local watersheds and the estuaries and ocean downstream. Get the Zoom link here: https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/display-event

Do you love to learn and engage in STEM at home? The California Academy of Science offers a lot of great at home STEM activities for kids and adults, like: -Weekly livestreams on a variety of topics like astronomy, wildlife, and anthropology... -A playlist of videos, films, and past livestreams ideal for K-12 -Activities and resources for interactive STEM learning Check out Academy @ Home: https://www.calacademy.org/academy-home

A never before heard whale song led to researcher's recent discovery of a previously unknown whale population. https://www.nytimes.com//sc/blue-whales-indian-ocean.html

Pop Quiz! Can you name the ridge where you can see this view of Lake Berryessa? Hint: the hike that gets you here is in Solano County, just past Winters. The area is currently closed due to fire damage, and Tuleyome is assisting with restoration efforts.

Happy New Year! The Tuleyome team wishes you and your loved ones peace and joy in 2021. Thank you for your support in 2020- because of you, it’s been a successful year for Tuleyome, as we continue to protect the amazing places that surround us. While 2020 was a year full of challenges, there were also many amazing instances of kindness, generosity and bravery. We pulled together in our communities, lifting each other up, and still found the time, and the space, to get outsid...e. We’re going into 2021 with optimism and excitement for the plans we have for the coming year! If you haven’t already, we hope you consider joining the Tuleyome family to stand up for and protect our precious public lands. Donate here: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/tuleyome

Calling birders! Audubon's annual Great Backyard Bird Count is February 12-15. It's a fun and easy citizen science project that inspires us to observe wildlife close to home. https://www.audubon.org//how-many-birds-will-you-find-duri

We're planning for post fire trail work at Frog Pond Trail, which was hit by the LNU Complex fire. Andrew Fulks went out to reflag sections of the trail that were obscured by burns to prepare for repair crews. Behind the scenes of the prep work is on our YouTube channel. Anyone interested in helping repair the trail can sign up on our website for our next work day!

2020 has been a whirlwind of a year! Through it all, Tuleyome has continued to fight for our places, to share access to them and to expand and protect them. We've made some gains and learned new ways to reach more folks through our educational programs, citizen science and public lands advocacy; as well as "boots on the ground" work including trail building and maintenance, and land stewardship. And, in 2021, we’ll do more, but we can’t do it without you! Please consider investing in our Deep Home Place and become part of the Tuleyome family. You can make a secure one-time or recurring donation here: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/tuleyome

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) issued their 2020 Red List of Oaks in December. It details distributions, population trends, and threats facing the world’s estimated 430 oak species and will serve as a roadmap for conservation action. https://www.mortonarb.org//iucn-red-list-threat-assessment

Another exciting thing to come in 2021 opening Woodland Regional Park to the public! We’re working in partnership with the City of Woodland and numerous others on this project, which includes ecosystem restoration, a docent program, educational and family events, and more. Your support during this season of giving makes programs like this one possible. Help us open more outdoor spaces to the public by making a secure online donation: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/tuleyome Photos taken at Woodland Regional Park

As you enjoy the rest of the holiday season and give thanks at the end of this year, we hope you will consider investing in our Deep Home Place and become part of the Tuleyome family. We're excited to launch into 2021 and continue to expand the work we do, such as continuing to work with our partners agencies, landowners, elected officials, Indigenous peoples, all stakeholders to ensure that our lands are protected, from forest and fire stewardship to advocacy. But we can't do it without you! Click here to make a secure donation today online. https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/tuleyome

The barn at Frog Pond Trailhead, March 2016 vs November 2020. Tuleyome works to repair, maintain, and build trails in the region so we can all enjoy them!

Another favorite from our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch

A powerful article about the importance of expanding the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) to address the biodiversity crisis. The system protects an array of habitats that endangered plants and animals rely on, and protecting more of these crucial natural lands will be essential to achieve our 30x30 goals. https://defenders.org//protecting-30-of-americas-lands-and

In addition to servicing the game cameras at Silver Spur last week, the staff explored to document the area post fires. More photos are on our Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/ph/tuleyome/albums/72157716818932661

A moving photo from the fires this summer (the time stamp is incorrect), captured on Tuleyome's game cameras on the Silver Spur property.

Last week, Tuleyome staff member Nate Lillge traveled out to the Silver Spur property to service Tuleyome's motion-sensitive game cameras. The cameras have captured some amazing stills, such as a striking image from the fires this summer which we will be sharing soon.

Calling all Certified California Naturalists and other citizen scientists!! Napa RCD is recruiting volunteers to help with their new monitoring system: Stream Watch. More details here: https://www.napawatersheds.org/streamwatch

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Cache Creek Wilderness Area in Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is home to the second largest wintering population of Bald Eagles in the US. Currently, the birds are preparing for their journey south by feasting on salmon near Haines, Alaska. https://www.smithsonianmag.com//behold-americas-largest-c/

Polls show Public Lands are impacting Western election results. https://westernpriorities.org//new-poll-shows-importance-/

New YouTube Video! See what birds the wetlands at Woodland Regional Park have attracted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z__CSUfhusY

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the North End Trail hike planned for this Saturday because the area is closed. Most Lake Berryessa day use areas are closed due to fire damage, so be sure to check before heading out: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/

Today, the directors of the McLaughlin, Quail Ridge, and Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserves will describe the significant fire impacts from the recent #LNU Lightning complex fire. UCD NRS Faculty Director Andrew Latimer will lead a discussion on potential fire research topics and collaborations. Register for the open house here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uc-davis-natural-reserve-fire-

Election Day is here! If you haven’t voted yet, head to the polls and make your voice heard!

Calling local birders! Cosumnes River Preserve is open to visitors, and it’s a great time to see the Sandhill Cranes! Go for a stroll on the Wetlands Walk or check out one of the viewpoints great for bird watching. The preserve attracts many migratory birds, so keep an eye out for cranes, tundra swans, white-fronted geese, and more. Directions to the preserve and best viewing spots: http://ow.ly/q5cd50C9Fwm