Nature

The Trump Administration approved a new oil well and pipeline in the Carrizo Plain National Monument last week.

Considering its home territory, it is hard to believe that the Southern Live Oak would survive in Santa Barbara. Surprisingly, it not only survives but seems to thrive, even through our severe droughts.  

An edhat reader reports a 35-foot gray whale has washed up on the beach near Santa Claus Lane.

Edhat readers share calming nature photos of Santa Barbara County during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Beekeeper’s Guild of Santa Barbara invites local residents to nominate their neighbor’s gardens (or their own!) to win one of ten coveted “Plant Bee Friendly” awards.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, a local farm has seen an exponential boom in baby chick sales.

Reef Guardians shares insight on five juvenile Great White Sharks recorded off the coast of Padaro Lane near a swimmer on Tuesday.

Chase Palm Park lost two mighty trees that were uprooted during an intense wind storm last week.

[Update]: Edhat readers share photos of a shark sighting at Santa Claus Beach on Saturday.

An edhat reader shares a photo of Lake Cachuma being 80% full.

Edhat readers share views of local beaches while keeping a distance.

Edhat readers share calming photos of nature and landscapes surrounding the Santa Barbara area.

Ken shares photos of Santa Barbara during the COVID-19 shelter in place order.

Perhaps the first thing you notice about a Lemon-Scented Gum tree is its unique bark - pinkish-white and perfectly smooth.

Chuck shares photos of more friendly creatures in his backyard.

Subscriber Chuck shares a photo identifying a hummingbird visitor in the backyard.

Edhat reader Chuck Cagara shares photos of backyard nature while working from home.

An edhat reader shares a photo of the local low tides.

Edhat readers share relaxing photos of our local area, nature, and wildlife to help calm fears during COVID-19 social distancing.

An edhat reader shares photos of local birds at Shoreline Park, while maintaining the proper distance of course.

An edhat reader shares photos of a photo of a waterfall in the frontcountry. 

Without a doubt, Santa Barbara’s most famous tree is the Moreton Bay Fig tree located on the grounds of our historic train station.

An edhat reader shares a photo of a lightning-fast critter in their backyard.

A large shark was captured on video checking out a group of fishermen off the Santa Barbara coast this weekend.

An edhat reader shares a photo of a pair of California gray foxes in the Bel Air neighborhood.

U.S. House of Representatives passed the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act which will protect forests, shrublands, grasslands, and wild rivers in the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument.

An edhat reader shares a photo of a fox in the backyard of their Bel Air home.

[Update]: Did anyone else see the snow moon this weekend?

The Cork Oak’s most notable and unique characteristic is its thick bark - a beautiful texture of the pale-gray trunk mixed with deeply fissured dark-brown vertical furrows.

An edhat reader shares a photo of some Carpinteria crows.