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 ...
Get Ready for Abalone Season 2017: New Regulations and Diving Sea Ranch
*Update: California's Abalone Season 2018 is now closed for the year- See "Learn More" below. Abalone Season 2017 Report Cards Available Now* Abalone season 2017 is nearing and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is ready! For some, it's an annual holiday ...
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 to hear ...
Sport-Harvested Mussel Quarantine Lifted Along Parts of the California Coast
The following press release is from the California Department of Public Health: Sport-Harvested Mussel Quarantine Lifted Along Parts of the California CoastHealth Advisories Continue for Del Norte, Humboldt, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Barbara CountiesMussels near Bodega Bayphoto by D. Meadows, ...
Living in Harmony with Sea Ranch Coyotes
Sharing Habitat with our Sea Ranch CoyotesOne 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 coyotes ...
The Sea Ranch Sheep and Textile Arts: The Cure for Insomnia
Did you know that Sea Ranch is the perfect place to cure your insomnia? The Sea Ranch Sheep A Sure Cure to Insomnia All you need to do is get a comfy chair, wrap yourself up in an organic woolen scarf or knitted throw, then go visit The Sea Ranch Sheep while they are busy at work. Once settled, ...
Exploring Tide Pools At Sea Ranch – Nature Walk
By Donna Martinez Exploring tide pools at Sea Ranch is such fun for the whole family. In our earlier posts we shared all about the fun you can have and the precautions needed when exploring tidepools. Exploring Tidepools with Dr. Bob Here is your opportunity to learn even more - first ...
Tips to Being Good Tide Pool Stewards at Sea Ranch
In our previous post, Discovery Tips for Sea Ranch Tide Pools we shared tips on showing your children the marvels of Sea Ranch tide pools. In this continuation to that post we provide you import information to being good tide pool stewards. We share some of the photos our guests and we have ...