Stories

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

Rare Nine-Spotted Ladybug Found in L.A.!
"Did I just discover a ‘lost ladybug’ here in the Nature Gardens?”
Abandoned Baby Animals: What Should You Do?
What to do if you see a wild animal that you think needs help.
Teen Empowerment Through Community Science
Rachel's story is one of the best examples of how community science can inspire curiosity in young people for the natural world.
An Eagle (Scout) Eye on Nature
Hosting a Bioblitz is a great way to contribute to your community, as Bret Potter discovered when he organized his own Bioblitz with a little support from NHM.
A Campus Trek, Wildlife Camera In Hand
Esperanza elementary school students learn about camera trap technology.
Super Citizen Scientist Charlotte and the Hunt for the Elusive California Pink Glowworm
Charlotte made an incredible find: a California pink glowworm, Microphotus angustus! ​​​​​​​
Backyard Bats of South L.A.
Will bats be the unexpected ambassadors that will connect the urban community of South L.A. to nature?
We Found Bats Living at La Brea Tar Pits!
We’ve recently discovered that bats are still flying over the Tar Pits on a regular basis!
Encounter Our Mighty Friendly Dino
Meet Hunter, our large-scale T. rex puppet.
How Do You Say Fly in Swedish?
An interview with fly researcher Emily Hartop.