http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 720 https://escholarship.org/uc/ccber_newsletters/rss Recent eScholarship items from Newsletters Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:42:45 +0000 https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6cj7118c <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>The... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6cj7118c Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa Chapman, Wayne https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0pj22029 <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>The... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0pj22029 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa Chapman, Wayne https://escholarship.org/uc/item/120134rd <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/120134rd Sun, 5 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa Chapman, Wayne https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9rd3z8mg <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9rd3z8mg Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8mg63365 <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8mg63365 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8kn79074 <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8kn79074 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7qb378dt <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7qb378dt Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6w7459pg <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6w7459pg Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6t71t127 <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6t71t127 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6k11m3gb <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6k11m3gb Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6cj1j28g <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6cj1j28g Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5s5846jp The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects at these sites. Characterized by a rich complex of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas serve to protect and strengthen the region’s ecology and ecosystems through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center's management areas provide an important corridor and refuge for wildlife, ensure the long term preservation of the region's natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5s5846jp Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4sz3j6jd <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4sz3j6jd Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4b22h9mq <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4b22h9mq Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2ww2f4v8 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects at these sites. Characterized by a rich complex of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas serve to protect and strengthen the region’s ecology and ecosystems through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center's management areas provide an important corridor and refuge for wildlife, ensure the long term preservation of the region's natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2ww2f4v8 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa Tang, Joanna https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2ff3x537 <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2ff3x537 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa Chapman, Wayne https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2c13f63g <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2c13f63g Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/13s3f1sj <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/13s3f1sj Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0n73p8xm <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0n73p8xm Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa Chapman, Wayne https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5km2q72m Natural history collections serve as unique and vital records of life on Earth. At the Cheadle Center, the Collections &amp; Biodiversity program investigates Earth's variety of life, encompassing species, ecosystems, and genetic differences, aiming to safeguard this diversity for the future. By integrating multiple disciplines like evolution, ecology, the study of living organisms, genetics, and the science of conserving species and habitats, we work toward understanding biodiversity on our changing planet. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5km2q72m Mon, 2 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Seltmann, Katja https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8gb7455w Natural history collections serve as unique and vital records of life on Earth. At the Cheadle Center, the Collections &amp; Biodiversity program investigates Earth's variety of life, encompassing species, ecosystems, and genetic differences, aiming to safeguard this diversity for the future. By integrating multiple disciplines like evolution, ecology, the study of living organisms, genetics, and the science of conserving species and habitats, we work toward understanding biodiversity on our changing planet. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8gb7455w Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Seltmann, Katja https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0zq7521v <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0zq7521v Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Chapman, Wayne Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9x040801 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the November 2021 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Nature Guide tours, recent rain, and the outdoor classroom and parking lot. The feature story focuses on the Introduction to Ecological Restoration Field Skills class, which gives undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about and participate in restoration projects. Community... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9x040801 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9n78r7jr The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;May 2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Visitor Plaza and Discovery Trail construction, spring wildlife sightings, and online species lists. The feature story focuses on bee research being done at NCOS. Community photos include Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly (<em>Brephidium exilis</em>), White-Faced Ibis (P<em>legadis chihi</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9n78r7jr Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa Tan, Elaine https://escholarship.org/uc/item/99j4c24z The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the November 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on the Marsh Trail opening, a visiting Burrowing Owl (<em>Athene cunicularia</em>), and collaborative tree planting events with Your Children’s Trees. The feature story focuses on native plantings and complementary monitoring projects. Community photos include a Sora (<em>Porzana carolina</... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/99j4c24z Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/99g4f094 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the January 2022 newsletter includes updates on completion of the Cliff Swallow nesting structure and vernal pools filling up. The feature story focuses on storms and their effect on slough hydrology and biodiversity. Community photos include Tropical Kingbird (<em>Tyrannus melancholicus</em>), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (<em>Regulus calendula</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/99g4f094 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8x752057 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the July 2022 newsletter includes updates on Kids in Nature field trips and the installation of new interpretive signs on Chumash ethnobotany and the importance of leashing dogs. The feature story focuses on breeding birds at NCOS. Community photos include Black-crowned Night Heron (<em>Nycticorax nyctocorax</em>), Barn Swallow (<em>Hirundo... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8x752057 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Fahrner, Oliver Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8jg4v4ps The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;March 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on the NCOS user survey, beach wrack brought into NCOS by tides, trail refinement, and the spring breeding and nesting season. The feature story focuses on spring planting and weeding plans on the NCOS Mesa and other parts of the site. Community photos include California Saltbush... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8jg4v4ps Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/88c5k5v4 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;August 2017 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on excavation of Whittier Pond, creation of step-pools to connect Phelps Creek to Devereux Slough, and soil amendment with compost and biochar. The feature story focuses on the planned trails and interpretive signs to engage NCOS visitors. Community photos include South Parcel restoration... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/88c5k5v4 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/86x4s1rz The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the December 2021 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on restoration of a new wetland area, Cheadle Center Director of Ecosystem Management Lisa Stratton being named a Local Hero, and outdoor classroom and parking lot construction. The feature story highlights several student field research projects. Community photos include White-crowned... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/86x4s1rz Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7x9475vd The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource.&nbsp;This archived version of the January 2023 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on the Year 5 NCOS monitoring report, invasive plant removal, and blooming wildflowers at the Lagoon and the bluff side of Henley Gate. The feature story focuses on the response of the NCOS wetland system to recent rains. Community photos include Black-crowned Night Heron (<em>Nycticorax... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7x9475vd Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7vv7z2h8 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;September 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on weedwhacking to promote plant diversity and new mesa slope plantings. The feature story focuses on water quality monitoring results. Community photos include Red-Tailed Hawk (<em>Buteo jamaicensis</em>) and egrets.&nbsp; https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7vv7z2h8 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7rg54233 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the October 2018&nbsp;newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on volunteer progress during the United Way Day of Caring, the grand opening of the Wells-Elings Marsh Trail, barn construction, and fencing. The feature story informs readers of how public access will change with upcoming parts of the project, as well as best practices for visitors... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7rg54233 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7ph4t5v3 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;September 2017&nbsp;newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on planting along the northern edge of the site, reconnection of lower and upper Devereux Slough, temporary slope stabilization with hydromulching, completion of the clubhouse removal, and planned trail and bridge construction. The feature story focuses on the process and... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7ph4t5v3 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7jx928wr The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;December 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on public events and a recent tracking workshop that revealed activity of burrowing owl (<em>Athene cunicularia</em>), barn owl (<em>Tyto alba</em>), red fox (<em>Vulpes vulpes</em>), bobcat (<em>Lynx rufus</em>), striped skunk (<em>Mephitis mephitis</em>), and many other animals.... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7jx928wr Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7g90h7pk The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;April 2017 newsletter announces the start of the main part of the project and includes updates on planned grading and fence installation and the anticipated timeline for public access. The feature story focuses on the reasons behind the restoration, including the ecological importance of salt marshes and the ecosystem services... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7g90h7pk Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7fs6689s The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;June 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Western Snowy Plovers (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>) breeding and cumulative totals of work hours and area planted. The feature story highlights some of the student workers reflecting on their experiences at NCOS. Community photos include Painted Lady butterfly (<em>Vanessa cardui</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7fs6689s Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7f00h5jk The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects at these sites. Characterized by a rich complex of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas serve to protect and strengthen the region’s ecology and ecosystems through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center's management areas provide an important corridor and refuge for wildlife, ensure the long term preservation of the region's natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7f00h5jk Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7bq6p0v1 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;September 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on public events, fish monitoring revealing an abundance of Longjaw Mudsuckers (<em>Gillicthys mirabilis</em>) and Killifish, and pampas grass (<em>Cortaderia selloana</em>) excavation. The feature story highlights the results of ongoing bird surveys. Community photos include... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7bq6p0v1 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/72n7b1dx The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;October 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Day of Caring volunteer planting progress, solar power on the barn, and September bird survey results. The feature story focuses on bird survey results at NCOS compared to Coal Oil Point Reserve. Community photos include American Avocet (<em>Recurvirostra americana</em>), Black-necked... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/72n7b1dx Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6g9730m9 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;June 2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on a Western Snowy Plover (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>) nest, Visitor Plaza and Discovery Trail construction, and open space user demographics during the pandemic. The feature story focuses on strategies being used to diversify the grassland with wildflowers. Community photos include... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6g9730m9 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5v848062 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the August 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on bat box installation and butterfly and moth sightings. The feature story focuses on upcoming plantings at the NCOS Mesa. Community photos include Green Heron (<em>Butorides virescens</em>). https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5v848062 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4vj5724n The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the June 2021 newsletter includes updates on Field Station construction and planned vegetation diversification. The feature story focuses on citizen science bird monitoring. Community photos include California kingsnake (<em>Lampropeltis californiae</em>), gopher snake (<em>Pituophis catenifer)</em>, red-tailed hawk (<em>Buteo jamaicensis</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4vj5724n Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4tw4x0n3 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the November 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on tidewater goby (<em>Eucyclogobius newberryi</em>) and other fish being found in the slough, Ventura Marsh Milk-Vetch (<em>Astragalus pycnostachyus var. lanosissimus</em>) reintroduction, and visitor plaza construction. The feature story focuses on vegetation monitoring and planting.... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4tw4x0n3 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/76t8s358 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the December 2022 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on how recent rainfall has influenced NCOS. The feature story focuses on bird diversity and efforts to sustain populations of rare and/or threatened breeding birds. Community photos include Hooded Merganser (<em>Lophodytes cucullatus</em>), Canada Goose (<em>Branta canadensis</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/76t8s358 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Scarlett, Lynn Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/73p21099 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;July 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on plans for the Visitor Plaza and Discovery Trail, summer restoration opportunities, and possible funding for green trail infrastructure and carbon sequestration projects. The feature story focuses on threats to Snowy Plover (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>) nesting onsite and efforts... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/73p21099 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/735577xv The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the October 2021 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on cliff swallow (<em>Petrochelidon pyrrhonota</em>) nesting structures, Outdoor Classroom plans, and public educational programs. The feature story focuses on the flood control success of the project, leading FEMA to redesignate the nearby flood hazard zones. Community photos include... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/735577xv Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/71r1v4m8 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the November 2017 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on vernal pool creation, grassland planting by drill seeding, hydromulching, and cumulative planting progress by staff and community volunteers. The feature story focuses on bat monitoring, which has revealed at least eleven species using the site, and planned habitat improvements... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/71r1v4m8 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/54j7c074 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the June 2022 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Coulter’s Saltbush restoration success and vegetation monitoring with the transect-quadrat method. The feature story focuses on the grand opening of the Mesa Trail. Community photos include Red-tailed Hawk (<em>Buteo jamaicensis</em>), Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly (<em>Brephidium exilis</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/54j7c074 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4sd9t5bk The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the January 2021&nbsp;newsletter includes updates on planned future art installations, planting of annual wildflowers on the NCOS Mesa, and habitat management for Ventura Marsh Milk-vetch (<em>Astragalus pycnostachyus var. lanosissimus</em>) and Snowy Plover (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>). The feature story focuses on the harmful effects... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4sd9t5bk Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Chapman, Wayne Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4hm1f895 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the August 2022 newsletter includes updates on snowy plover (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>) breeding and fledging, snake biodiversity, a coverboard study of reptiles and other small animals, and the success of Ventura Marsh Milk-vetch (<em>Astragalus pycnostachyus var. lanosissimus</em>). The feature story focuses on Environmental DNA... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4hm1f895 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4g84w0p1 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the November 2022 newsletter includes updates on wetland assessment results with California Rapid Assessment Methodology (CRAM), recent rains, and student research projects. The feature story focuses on vegetation monitoring results and their implications on the success of the NCOS restoration. Community photos include Palm Warbler... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4g84w0p1 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5jv7j7zm The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;May 2017 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on ground breaking, removal of golf course infrastructure, surveys for tidewater goby (<em>Eucycloglobius newberryi</em>) and California red-legged frog (<em>Rana draytonii</em>), grant funding for the Whittier Channel Restoration Project and South Parcel invasive plant removal, and... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5jv7j7zm Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4kw63038 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;June 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on guided tours and endowment opportunities. The feature story highlights some of the student research taking place at the open space, such as aquatic invertebrate sampling, soil studies, and camera monitoring of habitat features. Community photos include the endangered Belding’s... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4kw63038 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4dd091zt The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;August 2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on new trail overlook benches and signs, new plantings along the Visitor Plaza and Discovery Trail, and the return of student workers to the project. The feature story focuses on the removal of invasive plants such as pampas grass (<em>Cortaderia selloana</em>) and mustard (<em>Brassica... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4dd091zt Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa Tindall, Beau https://escholarship.org/uc/item/49f8455s The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;May 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on snowy plovers and other birds using the habitat, as well as bridge installation. The feature story focuses on invasive plant control, which allows native plants to thrive and provides restoration experience for students. Community photos include Western Snowy Plovers (<em>Charadrius... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/49f8455s Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4745b195 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;July 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on public site tours, the From Golf Course to Wetland documentary, Goleta West Sanitary District maintenance, and a sighting of a nesting Snowy Plover (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>). The feature story highlights some of the memorable wildlife sightings of staff and students who have... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4745b195 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4664t9wg The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the September 2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on the recent Town Hall Webinar, and receding and hypersaline slough conditions. Community photos include Virginia Rail (<em>Rallus limicola</em>), Painted Lady (<em>Vanessa cardui</em>), and a Black-crowned Night Heron (<em>Nycticorax nycticorax</em>) catching a Longjaw Mudsucker... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4664t9wg Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3m32d09d The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;January 2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Devereux Slough filling with water, mosquito control efforts, and wildflower growing experiments. Community photos include California Poppy (<em>Eschscholzia californica</em>), Redhead duck (<em>Aythya americana)</em>, American Wigeon (<em>Mareca americana</em>), American Coot... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3m32d09d Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3hp212v1 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the May 2022 newsletter includes updates on the grand opening of the Mesa Trail and restoration of Dwarf Brodiaea (<em>Brodiaea terrestris</em>). The feature story highlights the experiences of student workers. Community photos include Great Horned Owl (<em>Bubo virginianus</em>), Green Heron (<em>Butorides virescens)</em>, Western... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3hp212v1 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Fahrner, Oliver Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3f3858w9 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;June 2017 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on grading, bridge and boardwalk construction, and native plant propagation at the CCBER greenhouse. The feature story focuses on specific parts of the restoration intended to support native and/or special status species such as the tidewater goby (<em>Eucyclogobius newberryi</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3f3858w9 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/36d2z7hx The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;August 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on planting progress, “Gator Barn” construction, and public involvement opportunities. The feature story invites the public to review and comment on the posted drafts of interpretive signs. Community photos include Cooper’s Hawk (<em>Accipiter cooperii</em>), Red-tailed Hawk (<em>Buteo... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/36d2z7hx Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3370f4x0 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;February 2020&nbsp;newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Visitor Plaza construction. The feature story honors some of the community donors who have made the project possible. Community photos include Sora (<em>Porzana carolina</em>), Say’s Phoebe (<em>Sayornis saya</em>), Red-Shouldered Hawk (<em>Buteo lineatus)</em>, and Northern... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3370f4x0 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/30c4r501 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the October 2022 newsletter includes updates on migratory bird sightings, a new NCOS native plant guide, and NCOS t-shirts. The feature story focuses on growth of the native trees that have been planted at NCOS. Community photos include White-tailed Kite (<em>Elanus leucurus</em>), Cooper’s and Red-tailed Hawks (<em>Accipiter cooperii</em>... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/30c4r501 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2n44k7q6 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;March 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on bridge and crossing construction, management of litter in the creeks, and pickleweed (Salicornia) planting. The feature story focuses on the Kids in Nature 2 (KIN2) program, which gives K-12 students from several local schools the opportunity to visit NCOS and participate in birdwatching,... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2n44k7q6 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2jf2r8xs The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;April 2018&nbsp;newsletter marks the first anniversary of the grant-funded restoration project and includes updates on spring wildflowers, bridge and boardwalk construction, planting progress, and weed control by solarization. The feature story focuses on the performance of the hydrology improvements with recent rainfall,... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2jf2r8xs Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2hh9r637 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource.&nbsp;This archived version of the December 2020 newsletter includes updates on the importance of not feeding wildlife, the presence of three burrowing owls (<em>Athene cunicularia</em>), Marsh Trail improvements, and planned removal of the Ellwood Marine Terminal tanks. The feature story focuses on bat acoustic monitoring, which has revealed a total of 8 species... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2hh9r637 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa Weichert, Lauren https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2g3879vg The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the February 2022 newsletter includes updates on a newly funded Research and Monitoring Mentorship Program focusing on soil research, Kids in Nature field trips, parking lot and outdoor classroom construction, and the planned grand opening of the Mesa Trail and other landscape features. The feature story focuses on aquatic macroinvertebrate... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2g3879vg Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2658q291 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the November 2020 newsletter includes updates on a planned new parking lot and outdoor classroom, and brief highlights from the experiences of student workers at NCOS during the pandemic. The feature story focuses on rodent and reptile monitoring with Sherman traps and coverboards. Community photos include Cooper’s Hawk (<em>Accipiter... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2658q291 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/24j8j8z0 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the October 2020 newsletter includes updates on Fall planting plans, a Burrowing Owl (<em>Athene cunicularia</em>) sighting and planned habitat enhancements, and Snowy Plover (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>) habitat enhancements. The feature story focuses on Year 3 vegetation monitoring highlights.&nbsp;&nbsp; https://escholarship.org/uc/item/24j8j8z0 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2402p05q The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;February 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on the NCOS documentary From Golf Course to Wetlands, hibernacula construction, cumulative planting progress, and delays in bridge construction. The feature story highlights the experiences of some of the student workers and interns involved in the project.&nbsp; Community photos... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2402p05q Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2348h0ph The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the September 2021 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Phelps Creek dredging, evidence of tarplant hybridization, and public educational programs. The feature story focuses on pre-K field trips through the Kids in Nature program. Community photos include Red-necked Phalarope (<em>Phalaropus lobatus</em>), Cooper’s Hawk (<em>Accipiter... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2348h0ph Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Lanes, Andrew Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1vk3k7rg The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the September 2022 newsletter includes updates on irrigation removal, self-guided walking tours, pollinators visiting the native wildflowers, an annual tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) survey, camera trap wildlife sightings at Whittier Pond, and the next phase of the NCOS project. The feature story focuses on efforts to catalogue... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1vk3k7rg Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1sn2b51w The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;January 2019 newsletter highlights the 2019 goals of the project, such as those related to planting, public access and interpretation, research and education, and wildlife habitat enhancement. The feature story focuses on how trash, contaminants, and sediment in the creeks leading to NCOS are managed and monitored. Community... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1sn2b51w Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1fd4799h The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;March 2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;newsletter includes updates on Visitor Plaza and Discovery Trail construction. The feature story focuses on the government grant funding that has made the project possible, including funding directed toward active transportation, endangered species protection, flood control, and other benefits... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1fd4799h Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/12h2d6fb The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;December 2018&nbsp;newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on the return of a Western Pond Turtle (<em>Actinemys marmorata</em>) to the site, trash removal from Phelps Creek, and best practices with pets in the nearby neighborhood to keep them from hunting wildlife. The feature story focuses on K-12 field trips to NCOS. Community... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/12h2d6fb Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Lanes, Andrew Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0t4348m6 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the July&nbsp;2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on Snowy Plover (<em>Charadrius nivosus</em>) nesting, a new NCOS short film, and housing development adjacent to NCOS. The feature story focuses on plans for enhancing public access and balancing public use with biodiversity protection. Community photos include White-faced Ibis (<em>Plegadis... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0t4348m6 Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0nb9x8dr The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the April 2022 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on the success of rare Coulter’s Goldfields at the open space, planting of rare Coulter’s Saltbush (<em>Atriplex coulteri</em>), planting at the Outdoor Classroom, trail use survey results, the use of a binder for dust control on the Marsh Trail, and the upcoming grand opening of the... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0nb9x8dr Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8dz44567 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the May 2021 newsletter includes updates on the use of new electric trimmers for maintenance, planned construction of cliff swallow (P<em>etrochelidon pyrrhonota</em>) nesting structures, the importance of not letting dogs offleash at NCOS, and sightings of a Long-Tailed Weasel (<em>Neogale frenata</em>). The feature story focuses... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8dz44567 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa Tindall, Beau https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7tf1h61z The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the August 2021 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on tidewater goby (<em>Eucyclogobius newberryi</em>) surveys, Mesa Trail construction, drought conditions at the slough, and iNaturalist. The feature story focuses on community members’ experiences being involved with NCOS. Community photos include Mallard (<em>Anas platyrhynchos</em>),... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7tf1h61z Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Fahrner, Oliver Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/66b7g697 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the April 2021 newsletter includes updates on the volunteer nature guide program, installation of mosaics, and work being done on the Mesa Trail. The feature story focuses on the results of wildlife camera trap monitoring around the hibernacula. Community photos include Snowy Egret (<em>Egretta thula</em>), American Wigeon (<em>Mareca... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/66b7g697 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/410838jp The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the March 2021 newsletter includes updates on wildflower growth and maintenance, a recent observational study of the Marsh Trail, slough hydrology, and near future construction projects. The feature story focuses on a new volunteer nature guide program. Community photos include Allen's Hummingbird (<em>Selasphorus sasin),&nbsp;</em>Anna's... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/410838jp Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/30h300wk The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the February 2021 newsletter includes updates on new interpretive signs, slough fluctuations, and the bioswale in action. The feature story focuses on the ongoing biological and water quality monitoring of the wetland. Community photos include Mallard (<em>Anas platyrynchos</em>) and American Coot (F<em>ulica americana</em>).&nbsp; https://escholarship.org/uc/item/30h300wk Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2352w6kx <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects across these sites. Characterized by a rich mosaic of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas help protect and strengthen the region’s ecology through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, the Cheadle Center’s management areas provide important corridors and refuge for wildlife, support the long-term preservation of the region’s natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public.</p><p>This... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2352w6kx Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0f8603q4 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;April 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on "Gator Barn” completion, signs of spring at NCOS, and the NCOS User Survey. Community photos include a Belted Kingfisher (<em>Megaceryle alcyon</em>) and Rock Wren (<em>Salpinctes obsoletus</em>). https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0f8603q4 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0b62b8j4 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the March 2022 newsletter includes updates on native plantings at the new Outdoor Classroom, modifications to the swallow nesting structure to prevent rodent predation, and the Santa Barbara County Breeding Bird Study. The feature story focuses on wildflower restoration and monitoring. Community photos include Great Blue Heron (<em>Ardea... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0b62b8j4 Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0094693q The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the July 2021 newsletter includes updates on acquisition of an all-terrain wheelchair for accessibility, success of the Ventura Marsh Milk-Vetch (<em>Astragalus pycnostachyus var. lanosissimus</em>), volunteer nature guides, and parking lot and outdoor classroom construction. The feature story focuses on invertebrates’ roles in the... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0094693q Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Bender, Jeremiah Fahrner, Oliver Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7438v8wg <p>The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the December 2017 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on K-12 field trips, community planting events, and bridge and crossing construction. The feature story focuses on the process and ecological significance of creating new vernal pools as part of the restoration, including their ability to support endemic species like the coyote... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7438v8wg Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4px1h26q The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;January 2018 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on rainfall that filled the vernal pools and channels and did not flood the surrounding neighborhood, as well as bridge construction. The feature story focuses on the carbon sequestration and emissions reduction benefits of the restoration. Community photos include Killdeer (<em>Charadrius... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4px1h26q Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa Tan, Elaine https://escholarship.org/uc/item/22m411m5 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;May 2019 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on renewable energy for the “Gator Barn”, a germination study of wildflowers in the grassland area, and the success of the riparian wetland plantings. The feature story focuses on the results of recent user surveys, which revealed generally positive impressions of the space on the... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/22m411m5 Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, LIsa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1d34m3cd The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;July 2017&nbsp;newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on grading and planting of the eastern arm, planned replacement of the Ocean Meadows clubhouse with an interpretive trailhead area, and re-acquisition of the Ellwood Marine Terminal site. The feature story focuses on past, present, and future student field research providing... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1d34m3cd Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/03m6q4v1 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;April 2020 newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on a recent slough breach, time-series photo documentation, trail construction, and COVID-19. The feature story teaches readers to differentiate between several common native and invasive plants. Community photos include Pied-billed Grebe (<em>Podilymbus podiceps</em>), Cooper’s... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/03m6q4v1 Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0281f7t4 The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the&nbsp;February 2019&nbsp;newsletter includes&nbsp;updates on tidal fluctuations in the restored slough. The feature story focuses on the community’s appreciation for the open space and the opportunities they have had for engaging with it. Community photos include a burrowing owl (<em>Athene cunicularia</em>).&nbsp; https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0281f7t4 Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bender, Jeremiah Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/49d4t6fn The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the October 2017 newsletter includes updates on Michael Love's documentary, "From Golf Course to Wetland," collaborative planting events with schools and businesses, final stages of the grading project, and installation of habitat features and irrigation. The feature story focuses on a recent, unusual influx of water to the restored... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/49d4t6fn Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Clark, Ryan Stratton, Lisa https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7c26p601 Nature News was a newsletter publication about activities at the Cheadle Center for Biodiveristy and Ecological Restoration. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7c26p601 Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Thorsch, Jennifer Powers, Melanie Chapman, Wayne Belyea, Bree Chapman, David Holmgren, Mark Dudley, Tom Lambert, Adam Myers, Janet https://escholarship.org/uc/item/68s8b576 Nature News was a newsletter publication about activities at the Cheadle Center for Biodiveristy and Ecological Restoration. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/68s8b576 Thu, 4 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Thorsch, Jennifer Powers, Melanie Chapman, David Chapman, Wayne Belyea, Bree Holmgren, Mark https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3n63165n Nature News was a newsletter publication about activities at the Cheadle Center for Biodiveristy and Ecological Restoration. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3n63165n Thu, 4 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Thorsch, Jennifer Arellano, Daniela Sweet, Sam Stratton, Lisa Holmgren, Mark