THE ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF THE PIGEON POINT LIGHTHOUSE AND FRANKLIN POINT
PRESENTED BY MARK HYLKEMA
Please enjoy this free webinar recording, as Coastside Land Trust welcomes acclaimed archaeologist, Mark Hylkema, to share the fascinating history of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Franklin Point. Hylkema has shared the following abstract for this talk…
On the evening of January 17th, 1865, while the American Civil War was still reaching towards a conclusion, the crew of the clipper ship Sir John Franklin found themselves enveloped in thick fog as they approached the Port of San Francisco. However, tragedy would intervene, just as it had for the ship’s namesake- a reference to the ill-fated arctic explorers of the Franklin Expedition, for the ship and crew were destined to wreck just as they had. Compounding this tragedy, two other sailing ships would wreck in just a few more years with a significant loss of life. Many of the victims were buried on the small, windswept headland now known as Franklin Point. Ultimately, these three shipwrecks spurred the installation of Pigeon Point Lighthouse. This presentation will review aspects of San Mateo County maritime history and describe the archaeology, history, and stabilization of the Franklin Point Historic Shipwreck Cemetery.
You can visit the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, per Mark Hylkema's recommendation, to learn more about the region’s diverse human, animal and plant communities - from the shoreline of Monterey Bay to the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Check it out at: https://www.santacruzmuseum.org
As Hylkema also referenced, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has published a breadth of investigations/ management reports of California's most important cultural heritage sites for over 50 years. You can check these out here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/29395
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MIGRATING FISH OF COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY
PRESENTED BY AMY KAESER AND JARRAD FISHER
OF THE SAN MATEO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Please enjoy this recording, as the Coastside Land Trust welcomes Amy Kaeser and Jarrad Fisher of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District to present about the anadromous (migrating) fish of our coastal waters. They will be sharing the incredible life of these fish and their journey from river to ocean and back. They will also talk about what’s happening locally to make sure these fish thrive- from removing migration barriers to monitoring and improving habitat.
Check out the ANSWERS TO FOLLOW-UP WEBINAR QUESTIONS, as shared by our presenters.
Also check out these links Amy Kaeser and Jarrad Fisher have provided:
Coho Release into Pescadero Creek (Nov 2020)
NPR- A rare salmon went extinct in a California creek. People are trying to bring it back
KQED- Conservationists Help Coho Salmon Return To Pescadero
San Mateo RCD General YouTube Channel
Learn more about the San Mateo Resource Conservation DIstrict and make a donation to support their important work at https://www.sanmateorcd.org
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Please enjoy this recording, as the Coastside Land Trust welcomes Dr. Rayna Bell to explore the general biology and ecology (and some of the misconceptions) of reptiles and amphibians- zooming in on what we might see, hear and interact with locally. Dr. Bell is an evolutionary biologist and curator of Herpetology at California Academy of Sciences. Her current research is dedicated to the study and conservation of biological diversity.
Learn more about Dr. Rayna Bell and the Bell Lab:
https://www.raynacbell.com/raynabell
Learn more about our local amphibians and reptiles and how you can get involved:
https://amphibiaweb.org
https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz
https://www.inaturalist.org
https://californiaherps.com
https://www.citynaturechallenge.org
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Please enjoy this recording as the Coastside Land Trust welcomes Dr. Pedro Peloso, Brazilian field biologist and conservation photographer, as he shares his photographic documentation of biodiversity worldwide. Dr. Peloso's focus has been upon the diversity and evolutionary history of amphibians and reptiles around the world, including the documentation of new, rare and threatened species. Peloso has participated in over 20 scientific expeditions to document this biodiversity, including in South America, Southeast Asia, and India. Through this work Peloso has discovered and named many new species of animals, and published a large number of scientific papers and popular articles covering a range of topics in biology.
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The Coastside Land Trust welcomes Chelsea Carey of Point Blue Conservation Science to talk about the intricate and fascinating world below our feet. Dr. Carey is the director of Soil Research and Conservation for Point Blue Conservation Science. She develops and leads research projects and partnerships with rangeland management across California and beyond, including local TomKat Ranch. Carey’s research focuses on characterizing soil properties that are relevant to soil health and climate change mitigation, identifying ways that explicit consideration of the soil can improve success of conservation practices.
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Enjoy this Coastside Land Trust webinar recording, as we welcome Dr. Stephanie Dole (The Beetlelady) to present about the biodiversity, ecological roles, and the importance of our local bugs, as well as how they are connected to the greater world. Dr. Dole is an eminent scientist who delights learners of all ages with her knowledge, curiosity, and enthusiasm. She has traveled around the globe to conduct her research, and has been educating the public about insects since 1997.
Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Dole at www.beetlelady.com. Here you can learn more about upcoming events, view past virtual talks, and ask your entomological questions.
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Enjoy this Coastside Land Trust webinar recording, as we welcome John Muir Laws. Laws explores how to use nature journaling to engage curiosity, enhance observation, and focus our attention, observations, and experiences in the field. John Muir Laws is a naturalist, artist, and educator who has dedicated his work to connect people to nature through art and science. Laws has written and illustrated several books including The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (2016), The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds (2012), Sierra Birds: a Hiker’s Guide (2004), The Laws Guide to the Sierra Nevada (2007), and The Laws Pocket Guide Set to the San Francisco Bay Area (2009). He is a regular contributor to Bay Nature magazine with his “Naturalists Notebook” column, and a research associate for the California Academy of Science. Laws is also the president and founder of the Wild Wonder Foundation , which is dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community.
Learn more about John Muir Laws at www.johnmuirlaws.com. Here you can view tutorials and see his materials suggestions. You can also order his books and resources, and follow along with his upcoming events calendar.
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Rebuilding coastal prairies- WITH Grey Hayes
Saturday, September 24, 2022
The Coastside Land Trust welcomes Grey Hayes to talk about the many facets of the coastal prairie - including an in depth talk about what lives within it, and why we should care. He also explores the history, current restoration and conservation efforts, and the concept of re-indigenation from the perspective of a restoration ecologist.
Grey Hayes has worked in land stewardship with UC Natural Reserves, large-scale monitoring and strategic planning with The Nature Conservancy, professional education with the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, and has taught at UC Santa Cruz. He has served as an advisor for the Sierra Club and the California Native Plant Society, and is a recognized Fellow by the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation.
Check out Grey’s blog and sign up for his newsletter at www.greyhayes.net.
Photograph credit: Toni Corelli
WETLAND PLANTS ALONG THE SAN MATEO COAST- WITH TONI CORELLI
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Join local botanist and author, Toni Corelli, as she explores our local wetland plants. The wetlands west of Highway 1 include seasonal freshwater wetlands, saltwater and brackish marshes, riparian (creek, stream, and river) wetlands, wet gullies, ditches and ponds. The watersheds that surround us drain down from the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Much of our coastline sits on a mostly flat coastal bluff, where freshwater settles- replenishing the groundwater and draining to the ocean. This leads to a diverse wetland habitat that supports many plants and animals that live along the San Mateo Coast.
Photograph credit: Alvaro Jaramillo
INTRODUCTION TO FOG BELT BIRDING; FROM OCEAN TO REDWOODS
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Alvaro Jaramillo, International bird guide, returns to the Coastside Land Trust community webinar series by popular demand, exploring the rich diversity of birds that inhabit and pass through the San Mateo coast- from the shores and coastal prairie to the foothills and the forest. Alvaro's presentations are accessible and greatly enjoyed by ornithologists and rookie birders alike.
Photograph Credit: Toni Corelli
The History of Botanical Exploration of the San Mateo Coast
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Have you ever wondered how we know what plants grow along our coast? Join local botanist and author, Toni Corelli, as she shares the history of botanical exploration along the San Mateo coast, including the pioneer collectors and what has been collected and documented through time.
Photograph Credit: Gabriel Jimenez
SOIL HEALTH AND THE SAN MATEO COAST
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Stephanie Frischie, of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, discusses soil health, and the ecology and role of soil invertebrates. Frischie also discusses management strategies to increase beneficial microbial populations.
Native Bees
Our Coastal Pollinators
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Sarah Caso and Dr. Gordon Frankie of the UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab join the Coastside Land Trust webinar series to share about the general biology and ecology of native bees and their communities, efforts to help in population growth, and gardening for bees. This presentation is followed by a Q and A session.
Coastside Land Trust In Review -2021
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Check out the Coastside Land Trust year end video recording, as we celebrate all of our shared properties and accomplishments of this year. Learn about the work being done, the programs being offered, the recent acquisitions, trail construction, the people who are making a difference, and the importance of our local open spaces.
Wild cats of the coast
Presented by Zara McDonald, Founder of Felidae Conservation Fund
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Zara McDonald, founder of Felidae Conservation Fund, joins the Coastside Land Trust community webinar series to talk about the wildcats of Coastal San Mateo. Within this talk, we explore their biology, physiology, and the ecological niche they fill. We also learn about the impacts of habitat fragmentation, and about current research and conservation efforts. To find out more about the Felidae Conservation Fund, and the critical wildlife conservation work they are doing, go to http://www.felidaefund.org.
THE Conservation And Ecological Role Of California Bats
Presented by Nat Goodby
Saturday, October 23, 2021
The Coastside Land Trust and Nat Goodby, of Bat Conservation International explore the ecology of bats in California, with an emphasis upon the bats of the San Mateo coastal region, and the vital niche they fill. Goodby shares research being done with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat), and the opportunities to become engaged in monitoring bats to inform conservation science.
Sea LEVEl rise and the south San Mateo coast
Presented by David Revell
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Join the Coastside Land Trust and coastal geomorphologist, Dr. David Revell, for this free community webinar. We will discuss sea level rise and the San Mateo Coast. Dr. Revell will share research being done by the County of San Mateo to study the impacts of sea level rise. He will talk about what is at risk, adaptation strategies and tradeoffs, and the work that is being done by the San Mateo Resource Conservation District and Integral Consulting. Learn more about this project at seachangesmc.org
Raptors of Wavecrest
Presented by Alvaro Jaramillo
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Renowned international bird guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, returns to share more about our local raptor population, living at the Wavecrest Open Space. Wavecrest is the single most important site on the San Mateo Coast for wintering raptors, which can be seen hunting in the property’s broad fields. Raptors and other species rely on its expansive grasslands, wetland areas and roosting sites, all of which are an integral part of the coast’s ecological health. Famous for its variety and numbers of resident and migratory raptors, Wavecrest is the place to see them all, including White-tailed Kites, Northern Harriers, Turkey Vultures, Sharp-shinned/Cooper’s/Red-shouldered/Red-tailed/Rough-legged Hawks, American Kestrels and Falcons.
Learn more about Alvaro Jaramillo at Alvaro’s Adventures.
Weather Patterns of the San Mateo coast
Presented by Jan Null
June 19, 2021
Join the Coastside Land Trust and local meteorology expert, Jan Null, as we explore some of the San Mateo Coast’s weather phenomena. We will discuss the seasonal patterns of the region, as well as the ways that our “normal” is shifting. This presentation will give us an opportunity to explore the many factors that make our weather and climate so unique and dynamic. We will address some of the more serious climate changes influencing the coast, as well as exploring some of the exciting weather-related phenomena that have delighted Coastsiders for generations.
Carbon Sequestration through Wavecrest Native Plant Restoration - The Youth Climate Ambassadors Leadership Program
Presented by Jasmine Standez
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Jasmine Standez, Youth Climate Ambassador, and Half Moon Bay High School sophomore, shares the details of her coastal prairie restoration project at Wavecrest Open Space, in Half Moon Bay. The Youth Climate Ambassadors Leadership Program brings 9-11th grade students from across San Mateo County together to empower youth to take climate action into their own hands. Through the program, students develop projects designed to drive change within San Mateo County.
The GeologicAL Evolution of the Santa Cruz/ San Mateo Coast
Presented by Dr. Gary Griggs
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Dr. Gary Griggs, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California Santa Cruz, discusses the geological evolution of the Santa Cruz/San Mateo Coast. This includes the tectonic history and the geological evolution as recorded in the rocks and fossils of the region, as well as the hazards presented by our geological setting.
California Connections: Tracks, Scat, And The Birds That Bind Us
Presented by Aimee Murillo, Interpretive Park Ranger at Lava Beds National Monument
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Lava Beds National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service in far northeastern California, is vastly different from the San Mateo Coast. Or is it? Join Aimee Murillo, interpretive park ranger at Lava Beds, for a presentation about these dynamic sites and what tracks, scat, and birds one might spot in both locations, and why.
Virtual Elephant Seal Tour at Año Nuevo
Presented by Año Nuevo Reserve Director, Patrick W. Robinson
February 27, 2021
Año Nuevo Reserve Director, Patrick W. Robinson leads us on a virtual elephant seal tour at Año Nuevo. His tour includes an introduction to the site, a walk through the colony, some show-and-tell of the electronic tags used on the seals, and a summary of some of the research projects that are being done. Because this park is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions, this is quite an opportunity to view and learn a lot about these animals without the presence of crowds.
Monarchs Take Flight
Presented by Kim Young , Xerces Education and Conservation Specialist Ambassador
January 23, 2021
Kim Young , Xerces Education and Conservation Specialist Ambassador, explores the migrating mysteries of the monarch butterfly. She discusses the biology, mystique, and behaviors of this iconic butterfly and what we can do (as those along their migratory path) to help mitigate their severe decline. Young explores the reasons for the great loss in our Western Monarchs, and orients us to what we can do to provide habitat and forage in order to help monarchs roost in our California overwintering sites.
Celebrate Our Local Open Spaces
A Community Celebration
December 5, 2020
The Coastside Land Trust celebrates all of our properties and our accomplishments this year. This presentation features a beautiful and informational slide show of our properties, created by Barbara Dye. We also talk about the work that we are doing, the programs we are offering, the people who are making a difference, and the importance of our local open spaces.
Northern Elephant Seals: From The Beach To The Sea
Presented by Dr. Dan Costa
November 7, 2020
Marine Mammals Series
Dr. Dan Costa explores the physiology, ecology, and behavior of the Northern Elephant Seal. Dr. Costa is the Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Distinguished Professor at UC Santa Cruz. He is an internationally recognized expert on the physiology, ecology, and behavior of marine mammals. Check out the Costa Lab at: https://costa.eeb.ucsc.edu
The Secret Life of Marine Mammals; Pulling back the curtain
Presented by Dr. Dan Costa
October 31, 2020
Marine Mammals Series
Dr. Dan Costa explores the lives of marine mammals and how technological advances have allowed us to study animals that spend their lives at sea. Dr. Dan Costa is the Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Distinguished Professor at UC Santa Cruz. He is an internationally recognized expert on the physiology, ecology, and behavior of marine mammals. Check out the Costa Lab at: https://costa.eeb.ucsc.edu
Marine mammals of Central California and our changing climate
Presented by Dr. Dan Costa
October 25, 2020
Marine Mammals Series
Dr. Dan Costa shares an overview of the natural history of the most common marine mammals that can be seen in Central California, and addresses how a changing climate might be affecting their lives and behavior. Dr. Dan Costa is the Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Distinguished Professor at UC Santa Cruz. He is an internationally recognized expert on the physiology, ecology, and behavior of marine mammals. Check out the Costa Lab at: https://costa.eeb.ucsc.edu
THE Fantastic world of the banana slug
Presented by Dr. Janet Leonard
September 26, 2020
Dr. Janet Leonard, research associate at UC Santa Cruz, explores the fascinating world of the banana slug, discussing the natural history, reproductive biology, evolution and distribution of banana slugs. Dr. Leonard also answers questions and talks about the research that is being done at UC Santa Cruz, sharing why these invertebrates are so intriguing to scientists.
THE AMAZING PLANTS OF COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY
Presented by Toni Corelli
August 22 , 2020
Wildflowers of the San Mateo Coast series
The San Mateo Coast runs along the Pacific Ocean for over 60 miles and has acres of public land, with over 25 parks and state beaches. For the past decade Toni Corelli, Avis Boutell and Nancy Frost, as State Park volunteers, surveyed the San Mateo Coast public lands and documented over 700 different species of plants. They have contributed greatly to the documentation of the botanical resources along the San Mateo Coast, many identified in their book, Plants and Plant Communities of the San Mateo Coast, available for purchase through the Coastside Land Trust. This presentation highlights the plants and plant communities occurring on Public Lands along the San Mateo Coast, including Devil’s Slide Trail, Bean Hollow State Park and Año Nuevo State Park. This webinar is engaging for adults and children of all ages.
Ms. Corelli has provided the following reference material to accompany her presentation:
WILDFLOWERS AND PLANT HABITATS OF HALF MOON BAY WITH TONI CORELLI
Presented by Toni Corelli
August 15, 2020
Wildflowers of the San Mateo Coast series
In this webinar we explored the wildflowers and plant habitats of the Half Moon Bay Coast, from the Dunes to the Bluff Top. This webinar featured the many plant communities growing along the coastal trail and in the Wavecrest Open Space. Our presenter, Toni Corelli, is a botanist and author of several books on the local flora of San Mateo and Santa Clara County.
Ms. Corelli has provided the following reference material to accompany her presentation:
RAPTORS OF WAVECREST open space
Presented by Alvaro Jaramillo
July 19, 2020
Songbirds and Seabirds series
In this webinar we explore raptors of our local Wavecrest Open Space. This is the final presentation of our six part “Songbirds, Seabirds and More” series, in which renowned international bird guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, presents a unique bird topic each week. This series is educational and engaging for adults and children of all ages. This webinar is also available on our YouTube channel.
BIRDING THE HARBOR
Presented by Alvaro Jaramillo
July 11, 2020
Songbirds and Seabirds series
In this webinar we explore harbor birds of the San Mateo Coast. This is the fifth presentation of our six part “Songbirds, Seabirds and More” series, in which renowned international bird guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, presents a unique bird topic each week. This series is educational and engaging for adults and children of all ages. This webinar is also available on our YouTube channel.
BEACH AND OCEAN BIRDS
Presented by Alvaro Jaramillo
July 4, 2020
Songbirds and Seabirds series
In this webinar we explore beach and ocean birds of the San Mateo Coast. This is the fourth presentation of our six part “Songbirds, Seabirds and More” series, in which renowned international bird guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, presents a unique bird topic each week. This series is educational and engaging for adults and children of all ages. This webinar is also available on our YouTube channel.
SONGBIRDS
Presented by Alvaro Jaramillo
June 27, 2020
Songbirds and Seabirds series
In this webinar we explore local forest and woodland songbirds. This is the third presentation of our six part “Songbirds, Seabirds and More” series, in which renowned international bird guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, presents a unique bird topic each week. This series is educational and engaging for adults and children of all ages. This webinar is also available on our YouTube channel.
BIRDS AROUND TOWN
Presented by Alvaro Jaramillo
June 20, 2020
Songbirds and Seabirds series
In this webinar we explore the local birds one might spot around town. This is the second presentation of our six part “Songbirds, Seabirds and More” series, in which renowned international bird guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, presents a unique bird topic each week. This series is educational and engaging for adults and children of all ages. This webinar is also available on our YouTube channel.
BACKYARD BIRDS
Presented by Alvaro Jaramillo
June 13, 2020
Songbirds and Seabirds webinar series
In this webinar we explore local backyard birds.This is the first presentation of our six part “Songbirds, Seabirds and More” series, in which renowned international bird guide, Alvaro Jaramillo, presents a unique bird topic each week. This series is educational and engaging for adults and children of all ages. This webinar is also available on our YouTube channel.