Norm Ellstrand is an emeritus Distinguished Professor of Genetics and former Director of the California Agriculture and Food Enterprise at the University of California Riverside.
This Valentine’s Day, take a closer look at the Acorn Woodpecker—Riverside’s most social (and scandalous) bird, where love, family, and survival are all part of the story.
Symbolizing good fortune, pomelos play a key role in Lunar New Year celebrations. Riverside’s 13th Annual Lunar Festival highlights this auspicious fruit and its cultural significance.
Dr. Howard Brett Frost’s groundbreaking citrus research, including the Frost Washington Navel Orange, transformed the industry and continues to impact the fruit we enjoy today.
Discover the lively world of Riverside's most frequent wildlife visitors—eastern fox squirrels and California ground squirrels. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and the unique challenges they pose in our neighborhoods, all while appreciating their role in the city’s diverse ecosystem.
From roadside curiosities to Instagram stars, the burros of Riverside and neighboring communities embody the charm and complexity of Southern California’s wildlife tapestry.
California’s own “Jurupa Oak,” thriving for over 13,000 years in Jurupa Valley, showcases the state’s deep natural history just minutes from Riverside.
