Written by Julian, Little Green Guards® C.S.I. INTRODUCTION In my previous blogs I reported on camera trap studies I conducted in my backyard, a surrounding golf course, and a nearby avocado grove that is next to coastal sage scrub habitat. My studies generated buzz around the neighborhood, and from local residents I found out […]
Written by Julian, Little Green Guards® C.S.I. INTRODUCTION Animals are everywhere and we often find them sharing our habitat. Which species are among us, what type of area do they prefer and when are they active? These are the questions I wanted to answer in my three-part C.S.I. project. Part 1 – My […]
Written by Sean, Little Green Guards® C.S.I. After learning about the amazing tardigrades, I investigated another biological wonder – hummingbirds. I am interested in hummingbirds because I read that they are the smallest birds in the world and have the highest metabolism of any homeotherm relative to their body size1. Hummingbirds get their energy […]
Written by Dr. J. “Andy” Phillips, President, LVDI International If you are curious enough and know where to look you will be amazed by the wonders of nature all around. Early in February I discovered a female Allen’s hummingbird (Selasphorous sasin) building a small cup-shaped nest in a shrub in my backyard. She collected […]
The Conservation Science Investigators or C.S.I. is a new initiative in the Little Green Guards® program. The goal is to help children (ages 9-15) develop their curiosity about the natural world and encourage them to share their discoveries with others. A guiding principle of the C.S.I. is that children, through inquiry-based learning, become familiar […]