Locally, staying at home has become the norm. But this forced constriction has brought to life the idea of flourishing within the boundaries of a smaller world. And one of the ways to do that is through backyard exploration -- going on an adventure in a familiar place.
Tammy Jakl is an interpretive ranger with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) right here on the Monterey Peninsula. Ranger Tammy, as she’s known to many, says people often think there’s nothing exciting to see in their backyard or on a walk in the neighborhood, but that if you look and listen quietly you’ll find there’s plenty of nature no matter where you go.
KAZU News joined her on one of her backyard explorations.
Ranger Tammy has created dozens of video lessons about exploring the Central Coast. The BLM says they can be included in any nature curriculum. Check out her YouTube playlist here, which includes a visit to Fort Ord National Monument, learning about fire ecology and meeting Ranger Tammy’s snake Kolbie.