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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · 1d

ready for the future. Join us in celebrating these leaders who made this major win for our ecosystems, farmers, and future generations possible.

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · 1d

A round of applause for our incredible champions of biodiversity, Matt Haney, Steve Padilla, Lori Wilson, Isaac Bryan, Jesse Arreguín! Because of their dedication, California is investing in native plant seed banking — protecting rare species, supporting restoration, and ensuring our state is ...

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · 9d

safeguard the rarest of the rare plants for future generations.

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · 9d

A huge thank you to Assemblymember Steve Bennett for championing California’s biodiversity and helping secure critical funding for native plant seed in the state budget! Because of your leadership, California is taking bold steps to protect our ecosystems, restore wildfire-impacted lands, and ...

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · 9d

The challenges of climate change. Thank you for being a true champion for biodiversity!

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · 9d

California’s future is greener and more resilient thanks to the leadership of State Senator Monique Limón. With your support, funding for native plant seed banking is now a reality — advancing restoration of damaged lands, supporting pollinators, and ensuring our state has the seeds we need to meet

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you, Ash Kalra, for being a true leader in protecting California’s biodiversity! Your vision and dedication helped secure vital funding for native plant seed, a win that will strengthen restoration efforts, safeguard rare species, and build a more resilient future for our state.

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Aug 28

Calling all California field researchers! From students to seasoned naturalists, you can now apply for fast, flexible micro-grants to help collect, voucher, and archive specimens that fuel tomorrow’s biodiversity science. DUE Sept. 12th!

Learn more & apply here: experiment.com/programs/cal...

California Species Collection | Experiment

For Science!

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Aug 5

Volunteer with Adventure Scientists!

• Big Laguna Lake – August 15: bit.ly/455qh80
• Santa Lucia Conservancy – August 15: bit.ly/3J0GbI9
• Santa Rita Ranch – August 16: bit.ly/3J10LrJ
• Camp Pollock – August 24: bit.ly/47g05Zx

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Aug 5

Don’t miss Adventure Scientists’ upcoming webinar on August 6 at 12:00 pm PST to hear about recent progress on the California Biodiversity Project!

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Jul 14

Join Dr. Kazue Fujiwara at King Middle School in Berkeley, CA, on July 24th-25th to learn about the power of the Miyawaki Method, a cutting-edge approach to urban forestry and landscaping.

Register here: bit.ly/4nNmQtV

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · May 27

California’s future is one of abundant flowers—we just need the seeds. This New York Times piece shows how ecological landscaping is reshaping our spaces.

Let’s get CA the native seed supply it needs!
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The Next ‘Big Idea’ in Ecological Landscapes: Abundance

Learn to embrace both the visual and functional aspects of your garden to support diversity in your plantings.

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · May 23

Big congrats to Assemblymember @ashkalra.bsky.social on his appointment by Speaker Robert Rivas as Chair of the new Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation!

Thank you, @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social peakerRivas, for recognizing this growing field and naming the perfect chair!

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · May 22

California is home to some of the world’s richest biodiversity. On #BiodiversityDay, we reaffirm our mission to protect it through education, research, and action. #CaliforniaBiodiversity

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Apr 25

We're asking our elected leaders to support this project and join us in working to restore California’s wildlands before it's too late.
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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Apr 25

We’re not only grateful to the dedicated individuals out in the field, but also to the legislators who are listening and taking action to help California respond to this native seed crisis:
Ash Kalra
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Senator Steve Padilla

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Apr 25

California is facing an urgent and growing need for native seeds. Right now, the demand for these seeds far exceeds the available supply.

Heritage Growers is working tirelessly on the front lines, collecting native seeds vital for habitat restoration.

Meet the seed collector restoring California’s landscapes - one tiny plant at a time

Native seed demand far outpaces supply for the state’s ambitious conservation plan. This group combs the landscape to address the deficit

www.theguardian.com

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Apr 23

Aggressive layoffs at science agencies are putting irreplaceable scientific collections, samples, and data at risk. The time to safeguard scientific collections is now.

Please share this with your colleagues or tell us how we can help here: bit.ly/3D3s41Z

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Apr 15

Want to make a real impact on climate change? Join the #ClimateActionCounts campaign by CA Volunteers. Take the pledge to be one of ONE MILLION Californians taking everyday climate actions. Learn more and get started: ClimateActionCounts.com

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Mar 31

This spring, the California Institute for Biodiversity (CIB) and Stillwater Sciences are hosting a BioBlitz to document the biodiversity of one of the least sampled regions of the state - Modoc County.

To learn more or sign up, visit bit.ly/4kXgtme.

calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Mar 20

Save the date! Join Dr. Kazue Fujiwara at King Middle School in Berkeley, CA, on July 24th-25th to learn about the power of the Miyawaki Method, a cutting-edge approach to urban forestry and landscaping.

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance @sandiegozoo.bsky.social · Feb 19

A cute dik-dik pic pic.

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Pirate Software @piratesoftware.live · Jan 23

Went to an insect museum this week. Kinda miss being so close to the Natural History museum down in San Diego. Rad exhibits there.

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Mar 13

Thank you Assemblymember Ash Kalra for YET AGAIN advancing appreciation of California Biodiversity!!
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Power In Nature @powerinnatureca.bsky.social · Dec 17

CA's got a giant golden mushroom - the state chanterelle! It helps our forests thrive! But remember, never pick wild mushrooms without an expert - some are poisonous! ☠️

Learn more about protecting CA's nature: powerinnature.org

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calalive.bsky.social @calalive.bsky.social · Mar 13

@matthaneysf.bsky.social Assemblymember Haney, thank you for your leadership and support in giving California the seeds we need to succeed!
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jerry @senditjerry.bsky.social · Mar 11

Friends in San Francisco, if you’re interested in casting some California native wildflower seed this season, Rainbow Grocery recently restocked their always fantastic selection of Larner Seeds. Grown and collected in Bolinas, CA. #CaliforniaNativePlants

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