Between 2005 and 2007, Angelenos noticed that almost entire flocks of cedar waxwings were slamming into their windows and fences in broad daylight. Residents sent them off to a lab to figure out why the heck the birds were dying en masse, and now a Journal of Ornithology study (via a New Scientist article) explains what happened. more ›

What better spot than The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) for a space in the city devoted to our interactions with nature? Today the NHM opened up a portion of their 3.5-acre North Campus that will serve as an "urban nature experience" for kids and adults ready to learn a little more about the wonders of the natural world. more ›

Nature lovers, science geeks, and families, mark your calendars for April 8, which is when the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) opens up their annual Butterfly Pavilion. more ›

Let's get the long holiday weekend off to a good start. If you're sticking around town, here are a number of fun events going on around LA tonight. There's artists' conversations at the Pacific Asia Museum; Ryan Adams plays Walt Disney Concert Hall; Show at Barre brings back Baz Luhrmann; a Friday night food truck gathering in NoHo; and stargazing program in Las Virgenes Canyon. Read on for all the details. more ›

TGIF! We found a few events around town that piqued our interest, and might tempt you as well. There's an exhibition on Lou Reed's "Metal Machine Trio: The Creation of the Universe," and an event with Reed himself at CSULB; Pauline Kael's biographer speaks, and there's yet another Cirque in town. Read on for all the details. more ›

Hello, Friday! We missed you! So are you looking to blow off steam before all the Halloween parties this weekend? Here are few events we found: a cosplay photo exhibit; stargazing in Calabasas; horror comic book recreations; and a Young Literati event to benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. Read on for all the details. more ›

Friday! Finally. Here are some of the events that piqued our interest in LA tonight. First up, Thomas “She Blinded Me with Science” Dolby gives a lecture at Hollywood Forever; Zombie Joe’s takes on Edgar Allan Poe, the Art Deco Society of LA hits up the Langham; author Adilifu Nama talks about black comic superheroes; and there’s a fundraiser for the International Bird Rescue. Read on for all the details. more ›

On deck for tonight in LA: wine and jazz at Hollywood and Highland with Duke Robillard, Wooden Shjips play a free set at Amoeba, a talk on bobcats at Temescal Gateway Park and Jane Fonda discusses her latest book at Vroman's. Read on for all the details. more ›

One of Santa Monica's nicknames is "Tree City U.S.A." so it's no wonder trees are serious business there. While one pursuit is turn the seaside city into a giant, functional arboretum, currently the city is asking their residents to chime in about "replacement trees" designated for their residential streets as part of SaMo's Urban Forest Master Plan. more ›

Already sitting more than a mile above sea level, Wrightwood, CA offers Mountain High ski resort, close proximity to Mt. Baldy, and about 4,000 hardy full-time residents. So what, exactly, is there to do in this mile-high mountain town when the winter powder melts away? Surprisingly, the answer is: go higher. more ›

A rumor exists which claims L.A.'s night sky is devoid of stars. See for yourself at tonight’s Astronomy Night Hike. If physical exercise lacks appeal this evening, take a seat at Cinefamily’s Silent Movie Theatre and enjoy Sunrise. Or opt to do good and attend one of two benefits - Billabong’s Design for Humanity and Ha-Has for ta-tas. more ›

Nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, and members of the recreation industry have partnered for National Get Outdoors Day, a new annual event aimed to encourage "healthy, active outdoor fun," with a variety of traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities. more ›

On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers took part in an annual community effort to make the Los Angeles River and its adjacent green spaces cleaner and safer for residents and visitors. Now KCET has released their amazing and comprehensive Field Guide to the LA River, which includes over 90 maps (and growing) of things to do and see along the 52-mile waterway. more ›

If the fees at any of the National Parks is what keeps you from checking out their natural splendor, there are 17 days this year when that excuse just won't wash. The National Parks have announced the 17 fee-free days they'll offer this year, when they'll waive your entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees (third-party fees, however, cannot be waived). more ›

There’s a screening tonight at the Hammer Museum for Ed Hardy: Tattoo the World. It traces the life of California artist Don Ed Hardy who decided at age 10 to be a tattoo artist. “After receiving a classical art education with Asian influences, he went on to initiate tattooing’s unprecedented global popularity. Hardy combined sophisticated work on skin with painting, printmaking, writing, publishing, and curatorial work.” 7 pm. Free. more ›

If the idea of getting out in nature is appealing, but the summer sun a deterrent, there's a walk in Griffith Park you might find a pleasant way to take a walk and escape the heat. more ›

Wildflower season is about to begin, and to keep apprised of where you can see what around Southern and even Central California (for you road trippers) the Theodore Payne Foundation will once again run their Wildflower Hotline. more ›

We were last at Los Angeles State Historic Park in July, taking in the curious sights courtesy of Cirque Berzerk, and before that we checked out the beautiful Downtown space just as Spring's wildflowers claimed the landscape in late March. more ›

The 31st annual bald eagle count in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains is slated to begin next weekend and will take place over occasional weekends until mid-March, and the effort is in need of volunteers to take part, reports abc7. The U.S. Forest Service needs people to help them count the eagles, and no prior experience is needed. In fact, Forest Service spokesman John Miller says all you'll need is "some warm clothes, a pair of binoculars and an hour to spare for each count." If this is you, give Matt McDonald with the Forest Service a call at (909) 382-2933. more ›

We're big fans of looking at nature photos taken in and around Los Angeles. We've seen bobcats, mountain lions, waterfalls, scenic views through the lenses of photographers who really haven't traveled that far, sometimes only minutes from Hollywood. It's just some of the best delicious eye candy of Southern California in our opinion. more ›

The Station Fire has slowed significantly, but that doesn't mean its impact is any less significant as it continues to burn through ravines full of dry brush and vegetation on its eastern front. As of yesterday, the total acreage the blaze has consumed reached 157,220 according to the LA Times, and is burning "a safe distance from populated areas." more ›

When Casey Schreiner graduated from Boston University, the Connecticut native moved to Los Angeles, like many, with a dream of landing an entertainment industry job. "I flew out here with a duffel bag and an air mattress, hoping to land some sort of writing job," he explained. And a job he got--a fun one, too. The 28-year-old West Hollywood resident (just moved from the Miracle Mile) has been writing for G4’s “Attack of the Show” since its beginning days. "It’s a great place to get my hands the latest gadgets, technology, and web sites--and has been a good outlet for all of the jokes about Mac OS X and Star Trek fan-fic that I can’t make in mixed company." more ›

Unless you are a basketball or baseball fan, this weekend's options are kind of slim - feel free to sift through our picks - what are you going to watch? If it's not on our list, let us know and we'll talk about it. more ›