I am always in awe of the beauty of the Monarch butterfly.  Love having them visit my garden! 🖤🧡 #InsectThursday #insect #MonarchButterfly #butterflies #pollinatorgarden #pollinators #insectthursday

Ladybug getting ready for an aphid buffet. 🐞I had some unwelcome aphids and instead of using insecticides, I patiently waited for the ladybugs to arrive. ❤️🖤 #insectthursday #ladybug #ladybugs #gardening #organicgardening #NaturalPestControl

Love seeing native lizards in my garden! Western Fence Lizards and Alligator Lizards are not just fascinating to watch but also are great for pest control. 🌿🦎  #lizard #wildlifeWednesday #Nature #urbanwildlife

The final installment of our Native Plants for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet series, created in collaboration with the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments is here! wildones.org/sustaining-hea…

I spotted a beautiful familiar bluet damselfly (Enallagma civile) fluttering around my garden. This little visitor reminded me of the wonders of nature and how even the smallest creatures can bring so much beauty into our lives. 💙🌿 #insectthursday #insect #Nature

: The Harvest Moon is shining bright tonight! Step outside and enjoy the glow! 🌕✨ #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #HarvestFullMoon #Harvest24 #Supermoon

Big thanks to Sorensen library LA County Library for an amazing evening filled with pumpkins & paint. We enjoyed learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin and painting our very own pumpkin 🍂 🎃 🎨 #Fall #Natureeducation #Nature #pumpkin #LACountyLibrary #Whittier

Thanks Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation Whittier Narrows Nature Center for hosting a Halloween event with   Aquarium of the Pacific on wheels! They brought trick-or-treating fun at every learning station. No tricks here, just pure knowledge and treats!  🎃🍬 #Nature #Natureeducation #lacountyparks

Had an incredible time Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation Whittier Narrows Nature Center's Day of the Dead Monarch event! Took home milkweed, enjoyed butterfly crafts, and learned about CA native plants from @CNPS. #MonarchButterfly #pollinators #milkweed #lacountyparks #Nature #Natureeducation

We had a great time at Smarty Pants Storytime at Sorensen Library LA County Library. Today’s theme was nature, and we read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Nature Walk," observed nature specimens, and created beautiful drawings! #Nature #Natureeducation #lacountylibrary #Whittier

Spring is here and it's blooming beautifully! The air is sweeter and the colors are brighter. Taking a moment to see and smell the joys this season brings. In loving memory of Oliver who loved to spend time amongst the flowers.  #SpringEquinox #spring #springflowers

Spring is in full bloom Descanso Gardens!  The gardens are bursting with: Cherry Blossoms  Camellias   Lilacs  Tulips #DescansoGardens #Spring #springblooms #CherryBlossoms #Lilacs #Tulips #naturewalk #morningwalk Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation

I went to Descanso Gardens for the blooms but ended up captivated by the birds. Spring at Descanso Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation is alive with movement, song, and unexpected encounters. -Anna’s hummingbird -California towhee -Mallard ducks #DescansoGardens #birdwatching #birder Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation

14 fun projects for kids in the garden this Easter holiday! 🐣 bit.ly/2YLXXWc

Thanks to LA County Library and Smithsonian for hosting an incredible talk with horticulturalist Matthew Fleming. His passion for trees and their value to our world was truly contagious. The Oak Grove Descanso Gardens felt especially magical after the talk. #trees #smithsonian

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 Bees enjoying the native flora Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation Whittier Narrows Nature Center. #WorldBeeDay #worldbeeday2025 #bees #Bee #nativeplants

Have questions about planting natives? 🌱 Join native plant experts and Less Lawn More Life Challenge collaborators in the live chat tonight during the YouTube premiere of Native Plants Planted Right - 5 p.m. CT/ 6 p.m. ET! 🔗 Watch here → wildones.org/native-plants-…

First Harvest of the Season! 💚Fresh from my garden: zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and peppers. All grown in containers, grow bags, and small garden beds. #urbangarden #containergardening #growyourownfood #smallspacegardening #yardtotable #zucchini #tomatoes #peppers

Loved exploring Daphne’s Wardrobe Descanso Gardens The use of organic materials and the depiction of our connection with the natural world beautifully reflected the energy of Mother Earth. #DescansoGardens #motherearth #natureart #lacountyparks Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation

Fluttering monarchs are loving the native milkweed along the Promenade 🦋