Earth Discovery Institute

Peridot Sweat Bee (Augochlorella pomoniella)🐝💚 The Peridot Sweat Bee is one of the most visually striking insects in western North America, its metallic emerald green body catching the light as it zips from flower to flower, earning its reputation as a living jewel of the insect world. Far from a pest, this bee is a hardworking and valuable native pollinator, supporting wild habitats and backyard gardens alike. What makes it particularly fascinating is its flexible social behavior,...

Volunteer Appreciation Day! As always, we are endlessly grateful for the volunteer heroes who show up for EDI week after week. As a small token of our appreciation, we hosted an appreciation day equipped with tasty treats and coffee beneath the Oak Grove at Crestridge Ecological Reserve. We had a wonderful time spending the morning with them without getting our hands dirty! Each volunteer also received a Monarch Butterfly tote with illustrations from our very own Ashley Ersepke (Education...

Healing Through Nature Nate and Ida attended the Healing Through Nature kick-off meeting at The San Diego Natural History Museum! Healing Through Nature is a countywide initiative focused on expanding equitable access to the health and well-being benefits of the natural world. We felt lucky to be among a diverse group of organizations and agencies working across conservation, health care, Indigenous communities, social justice, and other sectors throughout San Diego County! We are so excited...