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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CNLM, in collaboration with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Washington Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), Thurston Conservation District, Sustainability in Prisons Project, Ecostudies Institute, and others, was selected for the Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Challenge funding in 2023. The...
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Protecting the sensitive natural resources on CNLM’s preserves is an ongoing challenge. CNLM staff recently had an opportunity to benefit from even more support from wildlife agencies (US Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife) and City of Encinitas staff when they...
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CNLM stewardship staff from California and Washington converged for a three-day intensive workshop at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center in mid-October 2022. Typically an annual event, this was the first in-person Conservation Science and Stewardship Workshop for staff since 2019. Staff participants included preserve...
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When CNLM acquired the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve in Riverside County, CA, we noted there was a topographic feature called Squaw Hill. The word ‘squaw” is an ethnic and sexual slur, historically applied to indigenous North American women. (As such, we shall refer to this...
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To CNLM staff, Gabe Verduzco is ‘Ranger Gabe’—one of the passionate and professional staff who assist in managing and protecting CNLM’s preserves in Orange County, California. But protecting the species on our preserves is just one of Gabe’s talents and passions. When not working with...
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The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) appreciates the support provided by the State Coastal Conservancy to complete a Property Analysis Record (PAR) and management framework for Hobo-Aliso Ridge, a 75-acre conservation area in Laguna Beach, CA. Completing the PAR is an important step in...
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Family, friends, and colleagues of Pat Dunn gathered at the Wolf Haven International’s Sanctuary in Tenino, WA, on July 10, 2021 to share stories of Pat’s influence and life’s work. Pat was CNLM’s South Sound Program Director from 2011-2020. The Sanctuary served as a perfect...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Conservation Excellence and Commitment to Protecting Public Interests [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Feb. 18, 2021 – One of the consequences of the pandemic has been a renewed sense of appreciation across our country of the importance of conserving land for outdoor activities, natural resilience mechanisms, and endangered species. Since 1990,...
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As part of ongoing recovery efforts, 43 Ohlone tiger beetles (Cincidela ohlone) were released over two days in March 2020 at CNLM’s Santa Cruz Gardens Preserve, near Soquel in Santa Cruz County. Ohlone tiger beetles are predatory, colorful, endemic to Santa Cruz County, and federally...
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