Most major cities have nothing but fragmented habitat, and urban wildlife has had to learn to survive in small islands of greenery amidst large swaths of human housing, carefully navigating the unnatural territory. Of course, humans & wildlife often collide, and it seldom ends well for the animals.
Living With Our Wild Neighbors Read More »
Spring is rolling along, and summer is just around the corner. Our OWAC Spring conference commences next week on May 10, 2022, at Big Bear Lake, California and will be an excellent opportunity for attendees to get out and enjoy the outdoor mountain life.
From the desk of OWAC Executive Director, Bob Semerau Read More »
OWAC’s 2022 Spring Conference is returning to the beautiful and picturesque village of Big Bear, May 10-12, for another productive and memorable event. During the conference, the annual Excellence in Craft award winners will also be announced and presented with their prizes.
Spring is Here and OWAC is Flourishing! Read More »
For anyone who loves to travel and hopes to get paid for it as a freelance writer, this book spells it all out. Tackling the travel expenses is usually the toughest part and what keeps most aspiring writers from quitting their day jobs to pursue traveling and writing full time.
Fishmas is fabulous! We know you love fishing in the Eastern Sierra. Maybe you’re with a family of fishers and you don’t fish OR you find that you need a change of pace or scenery; here are a few suggestions of alternative things to do during Fishmas.
A Few Fun Ways to Celebrate Fishmas – besides Fishing. Read More »
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Quintessential Queries for the Querulous Editor Read More »
In March 2022, the Ventana Wildlife Society transported the young condors to the Northern California Condor Restoration Program’s (NCCRP) flight pen.
Yurok Condor Restoration Project Read More »
Now in its third year, the OWAC-sponsored Vachini High School Writing/Photography Contest, open to all California high school juniors and seniors, is the only event of its kind where winners receive cash awards.
Vachini High School Writing/Photography Contest Attracts Record Entries Read More »
Quietly sitting alongside the trail, tall grasses covering my presence, small kits begin to emerge from the den. They can’t see me, I am a good distance from them using a long lens, not bothering their morning routine, sitting low, and using the natural elements of tall grasses and hill slope as my
Defining Ethical Wildlife Photography & Viewing Read More »
My friend Carrie Wilson not only convinced me to become a new member of OWAC, but to also participate in the storytelling session at the fall conference in Sonora. This is my story about some awkward moments and life changing experiences on a trip to Japan.
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