Welcome + Scenes from Dec 25

Dear reader, welcome to the Naturalist For You community!  Adapt2Now features upcoming events, "rewilding" activities, observations and educational tools to help you adapt to current environmental conditions and connect with your ecological niche.

Seasons greetings!  Here are scenes from Ladd Canyon, Santa Ana Mountains, Orange County, Southern California, USA, December 25th.

Ground squirrel eating acorn

Cheeks are full

Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) berries are ripe!

Pecan, bantam silkie rooster

Cliffs overlooking Mustang Springs

Persimmon leaf