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Hikin’ and likin’ LATO trail lichens!

Hikin’ and likin’ LATO trail lichens!

by Beverly G. | Feb 7, 2016 | Discover Trail Life

The January 29,2016 Oak Ambassador fungi and lichens training hike bunch with our guide Dennis Sheridan The previous post features photos and notes about the fungi we found. Here are photos of the lichens we discovered. February 7,2016 – Notes...
Getting to know LATO trail fungi

Getting to know LATO trail fungi

by Beverly G. | Feb 2, 2016 | Discover Trail Life, Santa Margarita Ranch LATO Trail

The photos shown here were taken by Katrina Sharon during our January 29,2016 Oak Ambassador fungi and lichens training hike with our favorite fun-guy guide Dennis Sheridan. A word of caution: Do not ever eat a mushroom unless you’re absolutely sure of its...
Best of Nov.-Dec. 2015 LATO wildlife captures

Best of Nov.-Dec. 2015 LATO wildlife captures

by LATO | Dec 13, 2015 | Discover Trail Life

Brought to you by the LATO wildlife camera volunteer team Posted by Learning http://cialisfrance24.com/ Among the Oaks on Sunday, December 13, 2015
Another orb weaver from my Santa Margarita garden

Another orb weaver from my Santa Margarita garden

by Beverly G. | Nov 15, 2015 | Discover Trail Life

A brown orb weaver spider found in my Santa Margarita garden. KS
They’re called assassin bugs for a reason!

They’re called assassin bugs for a reason!

by Beverly G. | Oct 18, 2015 | Discover Trail Life

This is the Assassin Bug. They live throughout the world. Over 100 types of assassin bugs live in North America. They use a “beak” that is kept tucked under its. Head to pierce its prey. They eat other insects and will attack insects larger than...
Insect behavior mystery???

Insect behavior mystery???

by Beverly G. | Jul 14, 2014 | Discover Trail Life, Discoveries, News and Views

Mike Klatt has been watching a gall on a coast live oak at his house north of Santa Margarita.  Mike has noticed a wasp that seems to always be on or near the gall.  What is going on? See below for the answer. This interesting wasp is an Oak Gall Chalcid...
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