EDI Species of the Week: Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata)🌼🏜 The Creosote Bush is one of the most iconic and resilient plants of North America's desert Southwest, found across the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts. Surviving in some of the harshest conditions on Earth, the Creosote Bush has developed remarkable adaptations to its arid environment. Its branch architecture is believed to minimize water loss while maximizing photosynthesis, a finely tuned balance that al

Outstanding Oak Workshop We had a spectacular time this past weekend at our native Oak workshop led by one of our wonderful California Climate Action Fellows, Becca! Every attendee was engaged, contributing to the conversation and sharing their knowledge about these native trees that do so much for our wild spaces. We gave away 4 Oak trees to eager homeowners ready to support an entire ecosystem in their yards by planting an Oak sapling! Stay tuned for more Oak workshops on

Composting 101 with Asilia We recently hosted a hands-on workshop about hot composting and vermicomposting at Centro Cultural de la Raza, led by Asilia Diaz Vasquez (they/she/he), one of our California Climate Action Fellows. Participants of all experience levels got their hands dirty as they learned how composting works and how organic waste can be diverted from landfills. Community members learned how to compost at home and take green waste to local composting centers to he

By Bree Steffen San Diego PUBLISHED 7:30 AM PT Feb. 10, 2025 SAN DIEGO — Working to grow a safer future, Veronica Cuadras is planting...