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Sandy DeSimone
Articles by Sandy DeSimone
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Talking about Southern California fires
December 8, 2017
— As fired rage throughout Southern California, Sandy DeSimone gives a little perspective.
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Keeping watch for fires in South Orange County
October 24, 2017
— Audubon Starr Ranch is partnering with others to ensure that searing heat in Southern California doesn't lead to disaster.
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Audubon Starr Ranch wraps up its 19th bird banding season
August 7, 2017
— The program lets us know how the birds are doing across this important Southern California habitat.
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Volunteers help restore buildings at Audubon Starr Ranch
July 5, 2017
— Great group from Google Irvine braves tough So Cal heat to bring back sanctuary's historic bunkhouse.
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So Cal trees threatened by borer beetles and the diseases they carry
June 6, 2017
— Audubon Starr Ranch is working with other conservation leaders to reduce the threat.
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Drought, then flood at the Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary
February 28, 2017
— Drought hit habitat in Southern California hard, then came the heavy rains.
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