The Next Generation of Women Botanists is Here.

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A recent expedition to the Cape region of the Baja California Peninsula helped build capacity for the next generation of women botanists in the region. The expedition focused on training 10 young and upcoming women biologists from Mexico and a few young men on the flora and rare plant species of the region.

Lichens on the Go

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Jessica Allen is a Staff Scientist in the Reck-Peterson Lab at the University of California San Diego. She has spent the last 18 years studying lichens and fungi inside and out, with an emphasis on conservation, genomics, and evolution.

Please Join us at our next Monthly Meeting on Monday, March 3rd at 7:00pm.

Jessica Allen is a Staff Scientist in the Reck-Peterson Lab at the University of California San Diego. She has spent the last 18 years studying lichens and fungi inside and out, with an emphasis on conservation, genomics, and evolution.

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California Red-Legged Frog Egg Counts Have Dropped Close to 90%—Here’s What it Means.

Posted on by Paula Sternberg Rodríguez, Science Communications Manager
"I've got one!"—is a phrase the herpetology team at the San Diego Natural History Museum has grown accustomed to in past years. This year, the phrase sends a rush of relief and excitement through the team, who are recording significantly less California red-legged frog eggs than in previous seasons.

10 Most Commonly Seen Mushrooms in Southern California

Posted on by Ariel Hammond, Director of Research Library and Archives
As the rainy season is (finally) getting started in Southern California, you may notice mushrooms popping up around town. This blog is a short introduction to the 10 most commonly seen mushrooms in Southern California. As always with fungi, be careful with identification, and reach out to an expert or check out our resources for more information.

Getting To The Fair

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Balboa Park has so many exhibits and the parking lots can fill up quick!
Please plan to arrive early for a good parking spot or be prepared to walk a short distance to the fair location.
There are several parking lots close by, but if you are unable to find a space we suggest parking:
A – in the ZOO PARKING LOT and walk the short distance to the fair.
B – take the BALBOA PARK TRAM 
 

Inspiration Point parking lot provides ample parking and easy access to Tram Central, the starting point for the free tram transportation service.

Parking lot located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way (parking lot on the south side of Park Boulevard).

Every day and every 10 to 15 minutes, the tram will stop at Tram Central to pick up and drop off Park visitors. Fall/winter hours of operation are from Nov. 1 through May 31 daily, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last pickup from Tram Central will be 15 minutes prior to the end of tram operations for each day.

The tram makes its way through the Park, stopping at most of the Park’s most popular destinations. Get off at Plaza de Panama (in front of The Prado) for a short walk to the Fungus Fair!

Fungus Fair Map

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