A close-up photo of an orange and black painted lady butterfly resting on a cluster of bright pink red valerian flowers. The butterfly’s wings are spread open, showing black markings and white spots near the tips. Blue-green leaves and large green foliage fill the background in bright sunlight.

Saw a painted lady butterfly resting on some red valerian during my walk today. Nice little burst of color in the sun. #Butterfly #PaintedLady #RedValerian #NaturePhotography #CaliforniaNature #Wildflowers

Spotted this California acorn woodpecker at the Asilomar conference grounds 🪵✨
Caught it mid‑pose with an acorn in its beak—hard at work adding to the famous “granary trees.”
Always amazing to watch these birds in their element. #birds #CaliforniaNature #photography #woodpecker #pnw guy

A tall conifer tree with a thick trunk and dense green branches rises against a bright blue sky in Sequoia National Park, viewed from below to emphasize its height and age.

A massive conifer reaching into a clear blue sky in Sequoia National Park. These forests are filled with trees that have stood for centuries, shaped by altitude, weather, and time.
#SequoiaNationalPark #AncientForest #CaliforniaNature #LandscapePhotography #NatureDetails #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

Have you ever had a wildlife encounter that left you speechless? What happened?
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#tahoe
#laketahoe
#tahoelife
#bearencounter
#blackbear
#wildlifeencounter
#wildlifephotography
#naturelovers
#naturecommunity
#naturegram
#outdoorslife
#keepwildlifewild
#californianature
#visitcalifornia

Admiring one of the magnificent trees at Filoli 🌳

#Filoli #Woodside #NatureShot #SonyA6700 #Lightroom #CaliforniaNature #TreeCanopy #NaturePerspective #ForestView #LookUp #NaturalLight #OutdoorShot #TreePhoto #NatureFocus #CalifornianVibes #NatureArt #PhotoPost

#CoastalRedwoods #CaliforniaNature #ForestConservation #SaveTheRedwoods #puma #MountainLion #HabitatProtection #Wildcats #Conservation

Taking a moment to gaze up at the trees at California Nursery Historical Park 🌳

#Fremont #CaliforniaNature #BayAreaViews #TreeCanopy #ForestMood #NatureShot #iPhonePhoto #LightroomMagic #OutdoorExplorer #BayAreaLife #NatureScene #GreenCanopy #SkyView #EcoBeauty #NatureFlow #CaliforniaScenery

Discover the scenic Mount Konocti Trail, a picturesque route along the north shore of Lake Berryessa showcasing great views of the lake and the Blue Ridge!

Learn more: www.tuleyome.org/mount-konoct...

#Hiking #LakeBerryessa #CaliforniaTrails #CaliforniaNature

Tuleyome is seeking new board members passionate about protecting, restoring, and enjoying the natural landscape of the western Sacramento Valley & Northern Inner Coast Range.

Learn more: www.tuleyome.org/apply-to-joi...

#Conservation #ProtectPublicLands #NorCal #CaliforniaNature

Biodiversity means the variety of life on Earth. California is one of 36 global “biological hotspots” — rich, unique, and vital ecosystems.

Learn more about California’s biodiversity: www.tuleyome.org/science-corn...

#Biodiversity #Conservation #CaliforniaNature #Ecology

The view from the top of Mount Tamalpais is absolutely breathtaking ⛰️

#MountTamalpais #BayAreaViews #CaliforniaNature #LandscapePhotography #LightroomEdit #VSCO #ScenicViews #HikingAdventures #ExploreOutdoors #NatureVibes

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The lonely island

Fannette Island, California's only island, breaks surface in Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe's 200 sq mile surface, surrounded by 1,645ft deep waters.

#LakeTahoeLandmarks #IslandScenery #CaliforniaNature

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#Palm #oasis in #AnzaBorregoDesert State Park, CA.

One type of “island” my watercolor maps are based on! Learn more at YouTube.com/@darrensears.worldviews.

#LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #AnzaBorrego #DesertPlants #Desert #CaliforniaNature #CaliforniaPlants #Climate #CaliforniaArtist

🚨 Calling all #YoungAdventurers‼️

(Client) @postlandtrust.bsky.social has created a new downloadable guide called the 'Tree Explorer's Handbook.'

Check out @abc7news.bsky.social's article by Spencer Christian and Tim Didion below:

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#CaliforniaNature #BayAreaKids #NatureEducation

Spotted these adorable wild bunnies and ground squirrels while traveling through Ventura State Beach Park. They’re so chilleating and lounging everywhere. Felt like I stepped into their little world! #TravelDiary #Ventura #CaliforniaNature #LosAngeles #WildlifeWatch

For the First Time in Nearly a Century, Adult Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Are Swimming in California's McCloud River Video footage shows a female guarding her nest while several smaller males compete for positioning nearby

For the First Time in Nearly a Century, Adult Winter-Run Chinook Salmon Are Swimming in California's McCloud River: Video footage shows a female guarding her nest while several smaller males compete for… @SmithsonianMag #Salmon #ChinookSalmon #WildlifeConservation #CaliforniaNature #Ecology

Twin Cubs Take the Plunge in the Eel River Captured on the main stem of the Eel River, this heartwarming clip shows a black bear and her twin cubs swimming across the current near Highway 162.

Twin Cubs Take the Plunge in the Eel River kymkemp.com/2025/06/20/twin-cubs-tak... #EelRiver #MendocinoCounty #WildlifeSighting #BlackBears #BearCubs #CaliforniaNature #DeanMeyerVideo #BearCrossing #RiverWildlife #NatureMoment

“I’m fascinated when I see a new insect or a bird. I’ll go study it more later. I’m the person who wants to identify everything, and educate people too,” Nguyen Musto says.

#NativeSpecies #CaliforniaNature #RestorationEcology

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The California Poppy Orange Wildflower Embrace the vibrant beauty of #California with the iconic #CaliforniaPoppy! #CaliforniaPoppy
#CaliforniaWildflowers
#CaliforniaNature
#GoldenState
#VisitCalifornia
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Hiking, Chasing Trails and Views 🏔️☀️
#MissionPeak #MissionPeakHike
#CaliforniaHiking #HikeCalifornia
#ExploreCalifornia #CaliforniaViews
#BayAreaHikes #NorCalAdventures #MissionPeakAdventures
#HikingCalifornia #CaliforniaNature #MissionPeakTrail #GoldenStateHikes

Captured by Juan Velez, this stunning view of Big Bear Lake in California showcases the serene beauty of nature. The calm waters and lush surroundings make it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. #BigBearLake #CaliforniaNature #NaturePhotography

Captured by Juan Velez, this stunning view of Big Bear Lake in California showcases the serene beauty of nature. The calm waters and lush surroundings make it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. #BigBearLake #CaliforniaNature #NaturePhotography

B/c wknds should be filled w/ beautiful things…specifically wildflowers in Yosemite National Park in California.

Because wknds should be filled w/ beautiful things like 🪻🌼🌸💐, specifically #wildflowers in #YosemiteNationalPark in #California. More than ever, we need a #superbloom this spring to remind us of our humanity right now. #californianature #Californialiving #art #flowersketches #drawings

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Fascinating World of California’s Bush Toyon Toyon. (Photo: Erik Olsen) Click to buy us a cup of coffee? We’d appreciate it! California is a land of endless natural wonder. From towering redwoods to sun-soaked deserts, the state offers …

Toyon, California’s native “holly,” is a hardy shrub with bright red berries that feed wildlife in winter. Indigenous tribes used its berries, leaves, and wood for food, medicine, and tools. Some even say it inspired Hollywood’s name! #CaliforniaNature #Toyon californiacurated.com/2023/05/08/t...

On the Marine Terrace – Deschampsia cespitosa Coastal Prairie Rare, long-lived, carbon sequestering Deschampsia cespitosa perennial bunchgrass coastal prairie (probably spp holciformis)

Rare, long-lived Coastal Prairie

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#Californianativeplants #nativeplants #biogeography #geography #californiacoast #habitat #botany #californianature

🌿 Memorable California Nature!
Enjoy music by Billy Zain from my album ”A Sense of Adventure" on Spotify and all music stores.
👉 Find out more here: i-wish-you-were-here.com/content/back...

#CaliforniaNature #HikingCalifornia #CaliforniaBeaches #YosemiteAdventures
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Flowing Heights: Tuolumne County's Rivers and Terrain in R with rayshader 🌊⛰️
Huge thanks to @milos-makes-maps.bsky.social for the tutorial that made this visualization possible! Proud to showcase the natural beauty of @VisitTuolumneCo. #Rayshader #DataViz #TuolumneCounty #CaliforniaNature

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
― Albert Einstein

#BullFrog #HeatherFarmPark #WalnutCreek #CaliforniaNature #WildlifePhotography #FrogWatching #ExploreWalnutCreek #HeatherFarmWildlife #CaliforniaOutdoors

Scenic view of Yosemite Valley in California, featuring towering granite cliffs, lush green forests, and cascading waterfalls with clear blue skies overhead. Iconic landmarks such as El Capitan and Half Dome stand tall in the background, showcasing the valley’s breathtaking natural beauty.

Yosemite Valley, California ⛰️

#Travel #YosemiteValley #CaliforniaNature