![Becoming California documentary to air this fall on PBS!](https://jbaxter.irt.csus.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Sunset-960x540-470x140.jpg)
In California a new story of environmental change is emerging. It’s a story that tells how nature and civilization are no longer adversaries but partners,…
![Ecology students climb to the top of the world](https://jbaxter.irt.csus.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Bio-160-SN-spr14-02-470x140.jpg)
When you stand on top of the Sierra Nevada mountains it’s like you’ve been transported to the top of the world. So much so you…
![Ecology students explore nearby vernal pools](https://jbaxter.irt.csus.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bio-160-mather-spr14-01-470x140.jpg)
Mather Field is a pretty happening place when it comes to plants and wildlife. It’s the home of a very special kind of ecosystem called…
![Welcome to my new website!](https://jbaxter.irt.csus.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Point-Reyes-470x140.jpg)
I created this new website to be more informative and interactive. I encourage you to share a comment or reply to ongoing conversations happening on the site. …