California caterpillars's Journal

Thanks to you there are 200 events hosted across the state including bioblitzes, nature walks, cultural experiences, restoration activities, webinars, and more. A special shout out to California State Parks staff who are hosting 100 events at state parks and through virtual live-broadcasts through their PORTSs Program. Another 100 events are hosted by local, state and federal agencies, non-profits, community groups, universities and YOU! We wish you the best of luck and a great time while you advance public knowledge and discovery of California’s incredible biodiversity this year.

You can check out events and biodiversity information on our website:

bit.ly/CaliforniaBiodiversityDay

or

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/ca-biodiversity-week-challenge-2024-find-30-species

The orange and black insects were classified as endangered in 2022.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/us/california-monarch-butterflies-population.html

Some scientists warn of an insect apocalypse. The flying-insect community has been “decimated,” a research paper said.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/20/the-little-known-world-of-caterpillars/amp