Golden State Naturalist

Urban Canyons with Michelle Thompson


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Flying over San Diego, you can see them: Fingers of green extending through neighborhoods all across the city. 


San Diego’s urban canyon’s serve as refuges for people and wildlife alike, but they’re also often isolated islands of habitat. This can keep animals from accessing the resources they need to survive. And human neighbors aren’t always able to access these spaces, either. 


In this episode, join me and Michelle Thompson as we search for reptiles in one of San Diego’s urban canyons, discuss what makes canyons special, and explore how the San Diego Natural History Museum is setting the foundation for the long-term health of these spaces. 


Links:

Healthy Canyons Initiative

Go on a FREE hike with the Canyoneers 

Want to help SD canyons? Email Michelle Thompson at: [email protected] 

1988 Michael Soulé Study 

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Episode cover photo provided by The San Diego Natural History Museum

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