Lady Beetles

Lady Beetles

Monarch butterflies might get all the fame, but some other insects migrate to overwinter in large groups. On our recent OA-led hike at the back of Pismo Preserve, students observed—and were amazed by—convergent ladybugs (Hippodamia convergens) that had converged into...
Vineyard School Oak Ambassador appreciates land conservancy work!

Vineyard School Oak Ambassador appreciates land conservancy work!

Vineyard School Oak Ambassador Georgie and her mom shared this report from the woods of Connecticut: Today, we went out for a trail hike and low and behold this trail is courtesy of a land conservancy! As we hiked, we so appreciated that this land was preserved and...
Oak Ambassadors go birding with Audubon guides!

Oak Ambassadors go birding with Audubon guides!

On March 7, 2020, Oak Ambassadors-in-training from Vineyard Elementary School, Santa Margarita Elementary School and Ocean View Elementary School enjoyed a morning bird walk at El Chorro Regional Park with Morro Coast Audubon Society Education Committee volunteers...