THOUSAND PALMS, CA — On April 1, 2025, representatives from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) joined staff from the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) for a visit to the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve—a preserve that spans over 800 acres of diverse...
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As a conservation organization, CNLM’s mission aims squarely at environmental protection, yet our land-based services in protecting endangered species and critical habitat involve the use of vehicles and equipment that produce a carbon footprint and gaseous toxic emissions. Although stewardship staff have discussed means of...
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With the growth of CNLM’s portfolio of preserves across California, Washington, and Oregon, plans are being implemented for strategic growth in staff positions and our Board of Directors. At the December 2024 regular meeting of the Board, Directors elected two new individuals to CNLM’s governance...
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The Illa M. Collin Conservation Preserve (previously known as the “Mather” vernal pool preserve) in Sacramento County, California, is a mecca for those in search of vibrant vernal pool landscapes. As such, it is no surprise that when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife...
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What do a conservation organization, the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (District), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have in common? There may be more than one answer, but for the Center for Natural Lands Management, the response is the...
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The delightful vision conjured by the name ‘golden paintbrush’ belies the serious challenges that have been faced by this splashy perennial plant that is native to prairie landscapes in Washington, Oregon, and southern British Columbia. This species, along with many others native to the prairies,...
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In 1973, the United States Department of Interior declared the Pixley Vernal Pools Preserve a National Natural Landmark (NNL) in recognition of its unique botanical values. The Preserve was transferred by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to CNLM in 1997 as part of the TNC Jack Zaninovich...
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With the increasing length of the 'fire season' in California and the number and severity of wildfires, land managers are looking for means to reduce the risk of wildfire. One effective tool is 'prescribed fires' -- that is, planning for a carefully controlled fire that...
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CNLM staff in Washington helped host Prairie Appreciation Day, held on the 2nd Saturday of May for the last 28 years, on May 13, 2023, at Glacial Heritage Preserve and Mima Mounds Natural Area. The event was an opportunity for members of the public and...
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Preserve Manager Eric Olson and Land Steward Allison Titus recently published a scientific note in the peer-reviewed journal, Herpetological Review, documenting an observation of what appears to be a case of a shrike (Lanius sp.) preying on an American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), a prey species...
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The CNLM Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve in Riverside County, CA was the site of a ceremony on February 17, 2023 to dedicate the name chosen by the Cahuilla tribe for the prominent hill on the preserve, Múmamet, which means “Great Hill” in the Cahuilla language....
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The staff and Board of Directors of CNLM are sad to report the recent passing of Brenda Pace. As CNLM’s first employee hired by the founding Executive Director, Brenda was fundamental in establishing the initial plans, relationships, and principles upon which CNLM was founded. Although...
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