@sierranevada.ca.govMerriam’s chipmunks are well adapted to a variety of habitats, including oak and pine forests, chaparral, streamside vegetation, and rocky areas. Look closely and you may notice their grayish-brown fur, contrasting stripes, and long, bushy tail.
@sierranevada.ca.govOnce widespread, the species has declined across much of its historic range and is now listed as California State Endangered. Protecting #endangeredspecies like the foothill yellow-legged frog means protecting the healthy rivers, streams, and the ecosystems they depend on.
@sierranevada.ca.govA familiar sight in Lassen Volcanic NP, the golden-mantled ground squirrel is a high-elevation mammal found in #forests, rocky areas, & even above the treeline. They forage for seeds, nuts, fungi, plants, and insects, then spend the winter underground in hibernation.
@sierranevada.ca.govLooking for an easy and colorful Sierra escape? An SNC staff recommendation, Convict Lake in Mono County offers a beautiful, easy hiking trail with stunning scenery, especially when the fall colors arrive. It’s a great spot to enjoy the changing seasons in the Sierra. #GetOutside #SierraCascade
@sierranevada.ca.govLearn more about California’s efforts to expand nature-based solutions: Expanding Nature-Based Solutions