Experiencing California’s wildlife through the eyes of a first-time visitor

By Rebecca K. O’Connor | Contributing Columnist

Experiencing California’s iconic wildlife through the eyes of a first-time visitor is a reminder of all we must appreciate and preserve.

During presentations and educational programs provided by Rivers & Lands Conservancy, we often tell the community that California is a hotspot of biodiversity. The state is home to more species of plants and animals than any other state in the nation. While I find myself sharing this fact often...