UC California Naturalist in the News

Enthusiasm and generosity of spirit are characteristics of the teachers and the students in the University of California's burgeoning California Naturalist and Climate Stewards certification courses, according to media accounts about the program's growth and development around California. This list of articles highlighting the program is in reverse chronological order. To get updates about new programs and continuing education opportunities please join our listserve and read our blog here. We're social on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

• Wanted: Climate Stewards. Sonoma Index-Tribune. January 24, 2022.
• UC Climate Stewards – Building local climate leadership. News-Press & Gazette. January 13, 2022.
• Wages for climate stewardship? Los Angeles Review of Books.  January 2, 2022.
• Conservationist to talk 'climate stewardship' in Sonoma. Sonoma Index Tribune. December 23, 2021.
• Tulyome provides certified California Naturalist course beginning January. Daily Democrat. November 25, 2021.
• How to become a CA Naturalist. Mymotherlode.com. October 29, 2021.
• New book shows how Californians are bolstering climate resilience. UC Green Blog. September 10, 2021. 
• Registration open for 'Friends of the Dunes Coastal Naturalist Course'. Redheaded Blackbelt. August 10, 2021. 
• Author Spotlight: Adina Merenlender on climate stewardship as a joyful movement. UC Press Blog. August 2, 2021.
• New book shows how Californians are improving climate resilience. ANR Employee News. July 28, 2021. 
• For UC Climate Stewards, every day is Earth Day. UC Green Blog. April 22, 2021.
• UC Berkeley community talks national climate action, sustainability during COVID-19. The Daily Californian. April 22, 2021. 
• Effie Yeaw Nature Center provides opportunities for college students to relax. The American River Current. April 20, 2021.
• Catalina California Naturalist Programs up and running. The Log. April 15, 2021. 
• How will climate change affect Southern California? Sierra Sun Times. April 7, 2021.
• Auburn senior becomes California Naturalist. Gold Country News. April 7, 2021.
• Introducing Latinx youth to the science behind Southern California’s natural wonders. Healthy Communities Blog. March 21, 2021. 
• Volunteers offer a bird's eye view at South Lake Reservoir. Water News Network. March 12, 2021. 
• UC Climate Stewards take action to protect communities. Morning Ag Clips. February 28, 2021. 
• UC Climate Stewards take action to protect communities. UC ANR Green Blog. February 25, 2021.
• New course creates Central, South Coast "Climate Stewards." KCLU Public Radio. February 18, 2021.
• Community Environmental Council posts new climate leadership course. Noozhawk. January 28, 2021. 
• Community and Citizen science. California Agriculture Journal (special issue). January-March 2021. 
• Legislators take virtual tour of UC ANR. ANR Employee News. November 30, 2020. 
• Confessions of a curious — if dubious — California Naturalist. Lindsey Wildlife Experience Blog. September 11, 2020. 
• UC ANR announces UC California Naturalist Program launches UC Climate Stewards. Sierra Sun Times. September 4, 2020. 
• Yolo Magazine 2020: Hiking area’s trails bring an education. Davis Enterprise. September 4, 2020. 
• UC California Naturalist Program launches UC Climate Stewards. UC ANR Knowledge Stream. September 2, 2020. 
• Using digital technology in extension education eFieldbook. (contributed case study) Rose Hayden-Smith for eXtension Foundation. August, 2020. 
• Tuleyome to offer certified California Naturalist course. Lake County News, July 31, 2020. 
• A new class of California Naturalists. The Catalina Islander. June 6, 2020. 
• Natural History for all Californians. California Agriculture Journal. January-March 2020.
• Bored at home? Join a global science experiment this weekend. Capitol Public Radio, April 23, 2020.
• Using Instagram stories for #scicomm. Extension Response & Resources for Extension Professionals Working Online, April 9. 2020.
• 2020 Project of the Year: Los Naturalistas, Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire (CA). The Corps Network. March 2020.
• Group offering certification course to train naturalists. Times Herald, January 15, 2020.
• Into the wild: Sierra Streams Institute offers California Naturalist course. The Union of Grass Valley. December 12, 2019. 
• Friends of the Dunes offers a ‘Coastal Naturalist Training’. Times Standard. August 18, 2019.
• Curriculum gaps for adult climate literacy. Conservation Science and Practice. August 8, 2019. 
• Rancho Adobe Museum site of naturalist course. Compton Herald. July 25, 2019.
• New UC CalNat director Ira building on a solid foundation. ANR Update. June 27, 2019.
• California Naturalists' efforts benefit pollinators, UC ANR Reports. Sierra Sun Times. June 22, 2019.
• California Naturalists' efforts benefit pollinators. UC Green Blog. June 21, 2019.
• The City Nature Challenge: A win for science and nature. UC Green Blog. May 16, 2019.
• Hopland Research Center holds BioBlitz for Mendocino County students. Ukiah Daily Journal. April 26, 2019.
• Sacramento region joins City Nature Challenge. ABC 10, Sacramento. April 26, 2019.
• Volunteering: the 2nd annual Tuolumne County volunteer fair is today. The Union Democrat. April 24, 2019.
• Tech-Based naturalists: Inspiring citizen science with the City Nature Challenge. UC Davis College of Biological Sciences. April 15, 2019.
• Tuleyome's naturalist class continues for summer. Daily Democrat. March 4, 2019. 
• Naturalist course to be offered at Big Trees. Calaveras Enterprise. February 22, 2019.
• Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods class offers ‘naturalist’ certification. The Press Democrat. February 1, 2019. 
• UC Cooperative Extension ramps up its climate change response. UC Green Blog. January 30, 2019. 
• California Naturalist class returns to Mendocino County. Ukiah Daily Journal. January 13, 2019. 
• Registration open for the spring 2019 California Naturalist course with Sierra Streams Institute. YubaNet. January 11, 2019.
• Documenting urban nature in the City Nature Challenge. UC Green Blog. January 8, 2019. 
• Tuleyome's naturalist class offers education and fun. Davis Enterprise. November 7, 2018.
• Ukiah resident Adina Merenlender elected California Academy of Sciences fellow. Ukiah Daily Journal. September 15, 2018.
• UC Cooperative Extension Works in local communities to help Californians adapt to climate change. Sierra Sun Times. September 13, 2018. 
• UC Cooperative Extension works in local communities to help Californians adapt to climate change. UC Green Blog. September 12, 2018.
• California Naturalist Program comes to SLO. Journal Plus. September 2018.
• News wrap: California Climate Assessment; a lesson in farm labor history and more. UC Food Observer. August 27, 2018.
• Connect more deeply with nature and contribute to a greater good. UC Green Blog. August 22, 2018.
• Naturalist program in Cambria perfect for those with an interest in California nature. The Tribune. August 14, 2018.
• Sacramento Zoo grants Tuleyome $3500. Davis Enterprise. July 31, 2018.
• UC California Naturalist Certification week 1. A side of Librarian blog. March 19, 2018.
• Unleash your inner John Muir. Sierra Sun Times. January 18, 2018.
• Expanding access to the California Naturalist Program. UC Green Blog. December 12, 2017.
• Scholarships offered for California Naturalist Program at UC Merced. Sierra Sun times. December 11, 2017.
• Friends of the Dunes coastal naturalist training. KHSU Public Radio. August 31, 2017.
• California Naturalist Advanced Training this fall: salmon and steelhead in the Sierra. YubaNet. August 30, 2013. 
• Tuleyome offers course to train ‘certified naturalists.’ Daily Democrat. August 15, 2017.
• Building Bay Area environmental leaders – SPAWN California Naturalist. Turtle Island Restoration Network blog. July 14, 2017.
• 25 Newly certified naturalists at Calaveras Big Trees. MyMotherLode.com. July 8, 2017.
• Students learn about hydrology, wildlife, forests, climate and ecology. Union Democrat. July 17, 2017.
• Enjoy nature but don't love it to death. UC Green Blog. May 18, 2017
• On the importance of doing science with your kids. Deep Sea News. April 17, 2017. 
• Celebrating the 100th California Naturalist class. UC Green Blog. April 17, 2017.
• California Naturalist Program coming to Big Trees. The Union Democrat. March 24, 2017. 
• California Naturalist Program accepting applications in Mendocino County. The Ukiah Daily Journal. January 14, 2017 
• Feeling welcome in nature is essential to caring and wanting to learn more. UC Green Blog. October 4, 2016.
• GIS as calculus, and other reflections from the 2016 California Naturalist Conference. IGIS Informatics and GIS blog. September 19, 2016.
• Pepperwood at 2016 California Naturalist Conference. Pepperwood Preserve Blog. September 12, 2016.
• California Naturalist Program offered at Sugarloaf. The Kenwood Press. August 13, 2016.
• Naturalist volunteer training in Big Bear. The Leader. August 9, 2016.
• I am a California Naturalist! NatureOutside Blog. August 7, 2016. 
• Naturalist course offered at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. The Tribune. July 29, 2016.
• Evaluating environmental education, citizen science, and stewardship through naturalist programs. Conservation Biology Journal volume 30, issue 6. July 18, 2016.
• Three teams and 14 individuals win ANR STAR awards. UC ANR Blog. June 1, 2016.
• Adina Merenlender: Building a new mode of extension for biodiversity conservation. Forest Research and Outreach Blog. June 1, 2016.
• The UC Extension offers programs for all ages. Calaveras Enterprise. May 31, 2016. 
• Adina Merenlender: Building a new mode of extension for biodiversity conservation. California Agriculture 70(2):57-59. April-June 2016.
• Profile of a UCSC California Naturalist Program graduate. UCSC Arboretum Blog. April 26. 2016. 
• Registration is open for the 2016 California Naturalist conference. ANR News Releases. April 5, 2016.
• The UCANR Cal Nat Program—a "seedling" from Earth Day! UCSC Arboretum Blog. March 25, 2016.
  
• UC California Naturalist to discuss her hiking guidebook. UC ANR News Blog. March 18, 2016.
  
• First national celebration for citizen science in April. UC Green Blog. February 11, 2016.
• Enrollment underway for 2016 UC California Naturalist Program at Sierra Streams Institute. The Union. February 5, 2016.
• Nature's way: UC Naturalist certification program accepting applicants. Ukiah Daily Journal. February 3, 2016.
• Time's Flaming Arrow. HuffPost Green Blog. November 12, 2015.
• California Naturalist Program receives national award. Our Environment at Berkeley. October 19, 2015.
• California Naturalist named 'Program of the Year' by national organization. ANR Employees Blog. October 1, 2015. 
  
• Monique Wales: Nature, beauty and balance. Sierra News Online. September 24, 2016.
• A UC California Naturalist shares his experiences in Merced newspaper. UC ANR News Blog. September 11, 2015.
  
• UC Merced naturalist classes can be useful. Merced Sun-Star. September 8, 2015.
  
• Even without rain, the California Naturalist Program blooms in Southern California. UC Green Blog. September 2, 2015. 
• IGIS helps California Naturalists. June 15, 2015. IGIS Informatics and GIS Blog.
• Graduates of "Bridge to Park Careers" Program prepare for park careers. UC ANR News Blog. May 12, 2015
• King Fire provides learning opportunities. UC Green Blog. April 29, 2015.
• Merced naturalist program will expand on $103,000 gift. Merced Sun-Star. February 22, 2015
• Mitsubishi gift will expand naturalist training. UC Merced University News. February 18, 2015. 
• California Naturalist training to be offered in Merced. UC ANR News Blog. February 18, 2015. 
• iNaturalists at Sagehen Creek. Truckee River Guide. February 9, 2015.
• California Naturalist course accepting enrollment in Mendocino County. Ukiah Daily Journal. February 7, 2015. 
• Scholarships available for California Naturalist training in the Central Valley. Sierra Sun Times. January 22, 2015. 
• Be early for Cal Naturalist course. Hopland Rec Blog. January 21, 2014.
• There are no passengers on spaceship Earth, we are all crew. UC Green Blog. January 8, 2015.
• Drill Takes On New Role as Associate Director of UC ANR's California Naturalist Program. University of California Cooperative Extension Connection. January 8. 2015.
• The California Naturalist Program hits its stride. UC Green Blog. October 30, 2014.
• 1st Statewide UC California Naturalist Conference - IGIS GPS Workshop. October 20, 2014. IGIS Informatics and GIS Blog. 
• UC leads a long tradition of environmental stewardship in California. California Ag Today. July 29, 2014.
• UC leads a long tradition of environmental stewardship in California. UC Green Blog. July 25, 2014.
• California Naturalist Program. Research and Extension Center System Blog. June 23, 2014. 
• Early registration for California Naturalist Conference ends June 30. Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources PR. June 9. 2014. 
• Grow your knowledge through UCSC Arboretum speaker series. Santa Cruz Sentinal. May 22, 2014.
• Registration is Open for First-Ever California Naturalist Statewide Conference. PR Web Statewide Distribution. May 21, 2014.
• The arduous task of assessing impact. UC Green Blog. March 21, 2014.
• California Naturalist instructor workshop comes to the San Joaquin Valley. News releases from the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. March 17, 2014.
• Naturalist Program for the Central Sierra. mymotherlode.com. February 23, 2014. 
• Holister Ranch Preserve. Garden Celebrations. February 18, 2014.
• California Naturalist Program Launched in Inland Empire. ArtPlantae Today. February 26, 2014.
• Become an environmental volunteer through California Naturalist Course. Tahoe Daily Tribune. February 23, 2014.
• Nature's calling: California Naturalist Program to begin in April. Willits News. February 7, 2014.
• Nature's calling. Ukiah Daily Journal. February 1, 2014.
• Master naturalist programs across the US. The Infinite Spider. December 9. 2013. 
• Giving thanks for California’s rich natural history. UC Green Blog. November 27, 2013.
• The new naturalists: UC's California Naturalist Program is integrating citizen science into conservation. Breakthroughs, UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources magazine. Fall, 2013.
• UC California Naturalist Program. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods Volume XXVIII, Number 3.
• Backyards, beaches, birds and bees: Citizen science. Commonwealth Club presentation with Dr. Gretchen LeBuhn, SFSU & Dr. Heidi Ballard, UC Davis (audio) August 26, 2013.
• Time spent learning about nature in the outdoor classroom is irreplaceable. Children & Nature Network. August 22, 2013.
• Time spent learning about nature in the outdoor classroom is irreplaceable. KRCB North Bay Public Media. August 22, 2013.
• Time spent learning about nature in the outdoor classroom is irreplaceable. UC Green Blog. August 21, 2013.
• Blossoming California Naturalist program generates new stewards of the earth. UC Green Blog. July 22, 2013.
• Now citizen scientists can get serious with helping nature. California Magazine. July 21, 2013.
• Interest growing in UC's California Naturalist Program. UC Green Blog. May 28, 2013.
• Yay! I'm a California Naturalist! Town Mouse and Country Mouse Blog. May 25, 2013.
• In tune with Mother Nature: California Naturalist Program offers learning - with a huge dollop of fun. Santa Cruz Sentinal. May 23, 2013.
• California Naturalist Program to be offered at Sagehen Creek. Tahoe Daily Tribune. May 20, 2013.
• You too may be a naturalist. Radio Curious. May 19, 2013
• California Naturalist Program grows a new constituency for nature. UC Green Blog. May 10, 2013.
• Naturalists in training: Program covering the natural wonders of California was conceived in Ukiah. Ukiah Daily Journal. May 5, 2013.
• Botanic Garden congratulates California Naturalist Program graduates. Santa Barbara Independent. January 26, 2013.
• Santa Barbara Botanic Garden hosts unique Naturalist program. Noozhawk. January 20, 2013. 
• California Naturalist Program to be offered at Sagehen. Tahoe Tribune. May 21, 2012.
• Catching up to Texas, California now has Certified Naturalists. Bay Nature. September 6, 2011.
• UC aims to educate a corps of California Naturalists. UC Green Blog. July 13, 2010.