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Nature in L.A.

Explore the Wild Outside

When yards and gardens become more wildlife friendly, the experience can be magical
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Naturalist

A Miniature Stone Zoo

NHM recently welcomed back a beautiful menagerie of tiny sculptures from artist Lu Huan Wang.
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Nature in L.A.

SciGirls Explore STEM Careers at NHM

The group was thrilled to take tours of the Nature Gardens and our expansive collections, meet our friendly staff, and learn about working at museums.
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Naturalist

Our Changing Planet

Whether through fossil digs, bug hunts, or ocean dives, NHMLAC is uniquely situated to gather, study, and share new knowledge about our changing environment.
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Naturalist Nature in L.A.

Be a SuperProject Hero

In Los Angeles, you can find nature in some unexpected places. NHM's SuperProject keeps track with help from the community.
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Naturalist

Our Amazing Year

At NHMLAC, we seize opportunities all around us and engage with people like never before.
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Nature in L.A.

Voices of L.A. Nature: An Interview with Erik Yesayan

Welcome to our, "Voices of L.A. Nature," where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
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Nature in L.A.

Not Another Boring Bush

Maiz Connolly shares her macro photos of wild behavior on the coyote bush
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Nature in L.A.

Stink Beetle Hits the Trails

A sneak peek at NHM's Wild L.A. - A nature guide for Angelenos. The following is one of 100 species accounts in the book.
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