There is no greater joy than the exhilaration of children as they discover the wonders of the world about them. And what greater pleasure could there be than to be at your child's side, guiding their exploration of nature's marvelous creatures unveiled in The Sea Ranch tide pools? Here to ...
Abalone Dreams of Past Harvest Seasons at Sea Ranch
Abalone Harvesting Only in Your Dreams ~ For Now! Remember when you dreamed of the annual spring opening of the abalone harvest season? April 1 was the day all divers along the northern coast of California longed for. It might be said it was a day of anticipation greater than Christmas! And just ...
Abalone Season Will it Ever Open Again
*Abalone Season Update Abalone season for California is closed through 2026, possibly longer Will it Ever Open? The opening for harvesting red abalone has been an annual moving target. Currently, the California Fish and Game scheduled Red Abalone openers for April 1, ...
10 Wacky Facts about Tree Frogs
Musical Amphibian Treat- The Tree Frog Tree frogs--Sometimes the greatest surprises come in the littlest packages! And these sweet little green creatures come with the added benefit of song. Some guests even plan their vacation around their seasonal showing. This year you can be sure ...
Wild Turkeys at Sea Ranch
While driving along The Sea Ranch roads you may find yourself asking: My guess is to join the rafter, the technical name for a gathering of turkeys, on the other side of the road. Experience Wild Turkeys at The Sea Ranch One of the best reasons for a vacation at The Sea ...
Red Abalone Fishery Management Plan Peer Review Webinar Set for Friday October 12
Below is a reposting of the announcement regarding the Peer Review Webinar to discuss the Red Abalone Fishery Management Plan made by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Also available is a copy of the final report for download and the two-hour video of recording the ...
7 Sensational Reasons Why Red Abalone Should Become the California State Marine Snail
California Red Abalone needs to become the State Marine Snail! The time has come to start a statewide movement to propose the California Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) as the California State Marine Snail. California Needs a New State Emblem When you think of the emblems ...
21st Christmas Bird Count Is Coming to Sea Ranch!
National Audubon's Christmas Bird Count is just around the corner! Mark your calendars now for 21st Annual Sea Ranch Christmas Bird Count. This count supports the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Everyone- old and young, new and experienced birders- are welcome to take ...
Deer Rut Season Is Here – Drivers Beware!
Deer Rut Season During North Bay Wildfires Deer rut season (the mating period for deer) is now in full swing causing lustful bucks to chase skittish does at every chance available. They have only one thing on their minds- and it isn't looking both ways before they cross the streets and ...
Living in Harmony with Sea Ranch Coyotes
Sharing Habitat with our Sea Ranch Coyotes One of the many benefits of living near wildlife habitats is the exhilarating opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat. Generally, coyotes(Canis latrans) fear humans, their number one enemy. But when well-meaning people feed our Sea Ranch ...