Become acquainted with our natural communities of coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodlands. Discover the millions of lives--butterflies, beetles, spiders, lizards--that depend on dwindling shrublands to make their home. Feel the cycles of the shrublands, governed by the nearby Pacific. Here winters are wet and mild; summers are long, hot, and dry; and fires are common.
In the Future Exhibits
- Investigate animal holes and identify the inhabitants.
- Look for animal tracks and other signs of life.
- Trigger a late summer wildfire and see what grows from the ashes.
- Learn how to create quality habitat in your backyard.
Habitat Journey | Ocean | Coast | Shrublands | Mountains | Mine Tunnel | Rainshadow Desert | Colorado River Delta | Midriff Islands | Gulf of California | Central Desert | Cape Region
Future Permanent
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