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

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Nature in L.A.
A History of Hydrocarbons
Explore how 20 million years of geology fueled car culture in L. A.
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A black phoebe bird perces on a Covid-19 Closure Notice sign.
Nature in L.A.
Nature Comes Home
The results are in! A record number of people participated in City Nature Challenge 2020, mostly exploring in or near their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A hummingbird at rest on a branch next to orange flowers
Nature in L.A.
Celebrate Nature With Us!
Take the City Nature Challenge and meet the person who started it all!
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Humming Bird Nest
Nature in L.A.
The Greater Los Angeles
Egg Hunt
What better way to feel the healing powers of nature than celebrating the beginnings of new life while making a valuable contribution to science?
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miguel ordeñana in P-22 exhibit
Nature in L.A.
P-22 Show Interviews Miguel Ordeñana
Miguel Ordeñana joins the P-22 Presents Show to chat about animals all over L.A.
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A snail stretches its body from a green leaf onto a bright pink flower.
Nature in L.A.
SnailBlitz 2020: The Search for SLIME rain or shine
The results are in from SnailBlitz 2020. See our photo contest winners!
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kid explores nature in backyard
Nature in L.A.
Explore the Wild Outside
When yards and gardens become more wildlife friendly, the experience can be magical
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