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Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

Nature in L.A.

If you’ve seen a snail on the sidewalk after a rain, chances are it's the same species that is popular in the cosmetics field.

Ambigolimax slug nestled between two land planarians

Nature in L.A.

Slimy Friends Or ... ?

Can two animals who are not natural friends hang out together?

Jane at San Fernando Library, talking with library patrons about L.A. wildlife.

Nature in L.A.

Getting to Know: Enjie (Jane) Li

Enjoy getting to know Jane, a Postdoctoral Fellow who holds a joint appointment between NHM and The Nature Conservancy.

Ryder Chapman (age 3 in this photo) helping his family participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Nature in L.A.

There Is a Bird

A poem dedicated to the children of the world who will be participating in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.

Nature in L.A.

Rare Nine-Spotted Ladybug Found in L.A.!

"Did I just discover a ‘lost ladybug’ here in the Nature Gardens?”

Nature in L.A.

Abandoned Baby Animals: What Should You Do?

What to do if you see a wild animal that you think needs help.

Rachel Ann exploring the Rosemont Preserve.

Nature in L.A.

Teen Empowerment Through Community Science

Rachel's story is one of the best examples of how community science can inspire curiosity in young people for the natural world.

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Bret and Bryn Potter greet the Bioblitzers as they arrive at O'Melveny Park. photo: Lisa Gonzalez

Nature in L.A.

An Eagle (Scout) Eye on Nature

Hosting a Bioblitz is a great way to contribute to your community, as Bret Potter discovered when he organized his own Bioblitz with a little support from NHM.

Miguel and students look at camera trap photos community science wildlife

Nature in L.A. Research and Collections

A Campus Trek, Wildlife Camera In Hand

Esperanza elementary school students learn about camera trap technology.

Charlotte and her mom Amelia check underneath a cover board

Nature in L.A.

Super Citizen Scientist Charlotte and the Hunt for the Elusive California Pink Glowworm

Charlotte made an incredible find: a California pink glowworm, Microphotus angustus!

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