Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

Teen Empowerment Through Community Science
Rachel's story is one of the best examples of how community science can inspire curiosity in young people for the natural world.
An Eagle (Scout) Eye on Nature
Hosting a Bioblitz is a great way to contribute to your community, as Bret Potter discovered when he organized his own Bioblitz with a little support from NHM.
A Campus Trek, Wildlife Camera In Hand
Esperanza elementary school students learn about camera trap technology.
Super Citizen Scientist Charlotte and the Hunt for the Elusive California Pink Glowworm
Charlotte made an incredible find: a California pink glowworm, Microphotus angustus! ​​​​​​​
Backyard Bats of South L.A.
Will bats be the unexpected ambassadors that will connect the urban community of South L.A. to nature?
We Found Bats Living at La Brea Tar Pits!
We’ve recently discovered that bats are still flying over the Tar Pits on a regular basis!
Encounter Our Mighty Friendly Dino
Meet Hunter, our large-scale T. rex puppet.
How Do You Say Fly in Swedish?
An interview with fly researcher Emily Hartop.
Voices of L.A. Nature: Mari Moreno
Welcome to our new series, "Voices of L.A. Nature," where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
Studying Lizard Love Through Citizen Science
Because this region is so big and so much of it is private property, we enlist people (aka community scientists) all across the region to help us study the local biodiversity.