Okay, so some call it button bush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). We call it button-willow. It’s a favorite among the staff here at the Conservancy. It’s easy to see why. One of the reasons is that large insects are attracted to them. We’re trying to enhance prey...
On the Conservancy’s flagship preserve, Conservancy field staff photographed an interesting assembly of birds. They are resting on a low island, surrounded by a watered marsh complex. And appear to be pretty content. What is interesting about this scene is that we see...
The report from years ago regarding the state of Tri-colored blackbird (Agelaius tricolor) populations in California was foreboding. The message was clear: populations of Tri-colored blackbirds are in trouble, and as one of the NBHCP’s 22 “Covered Species,” the...
Regular Meeting Board of Directors August 2, 2023 Time and Location This meeting has been cancelled. Upcoming Regular Meetings October 4, 2023 December 6, 2023 February 7, 2024 Go to The Natomas Basin Conservancy board meetings page Go to The Natomas Basin Conservancy...
Finance Committee Meeting June 5, 2023 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in person at 2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 460, Sacramento, CA 95833. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the...
