Introduction to California Chaparral California Caution: Fruit is toxic to

Caution: Fruit is toxic to dogs

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution San Francisco Bay Area

This young Englishman

California ground squirrels roll in rattlesnake skins to hide their scent from hungry snakes

Introduction to California Chaparral California Caution: Fruit is toxic toThe characteristic look of California Chaparrala soft bluish green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hillsis known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and