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

Ryder Chapman (age 3 in this photo) helping his family participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Nature in L.A.
There Is a Bird
A poem dedicated to the children of the world who will be participating in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.
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Harsi Parker in Webb Canyon circa 2009
Nature in L.A.
Rare Nine-Spotted Ladybug Found in L.A.!
"Did I just discover a ‘lost ladybug’ here in the Nature Gardens?”
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Baby ground squirrel
Nature in L.A.
Abandoned Baby Animals: What Should You Do?
What to do if you see a wild animal that you think needs help.
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Rachel Ann exploring the Rosemont Preserve.
Nature in L.A.
Teen Empowerment Through Community Science
Rachel's story is one of the best examples of how community science can inspire curiosity in young people for the natural world.
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Bret and Bryn Potter greet the Bioblitzers as they arrive at O'Melveny Park.  photo: Lisa Gonzalez
Nature in L.A.
An Eagle (Scout) Eye on Nature
Hosting a Bioblitz is a great way to contribute to your community, as Bret Potter discovered when he organized his own Bioblitz with a little support from NHM.
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Miguel and students look at camera trap photos community science wildlife
Nature in L.A. Research and Collections
A Campus Trek, Wildlife Camera In Hand
Esperanza elementary school students learn about camera trap technology.
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Charlotte and her mom Amelia check underneath a cover board
Nature in L.A.
Super Citizen Scientist Charlotte and the Hunt for the Elusive California Pink Glowworm
Charlotte made an incredible find: a California pink glowworm, Microphotus angustus! ​​​​​​​
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Miguel Ordeñana shows bats to the Robateau's
Nature in L.A.
Backyard Bats of South L.A.
Will bats be the unexpected ambassadors that will connect the urban community of South L.A. to nature?
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Miguel Ordeñana holding a pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus)
Nature in L.A.
We Found Bats Living at La Brea Tar Pits!
We’ve recently discovered that bats are still flying over the Tar Pits on a regular basis!
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Hunter the T. rex puppet outside in Exposition Park's Rose Garden
Naturalist
Encounter Our Mighty Friendly Dino
Meet Hunter, our large-scale T. rex puppet.
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