JRBP('O'O) January 2024 Newsletter
January 2024
Link to 2023-2024 JRBP ('O'O) Newsletters.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Introducing 'Ootchamin 'Ooyakma!
Did you see the new logo in this update? Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is honored to introduce 'Ootchamin 'Ooyakma, pronounced oot-cha-mean oo-yahk-ma, as the translation of Jasper Ridge in the Muwekma Ohlone Chochenyo dialect. Please read more about this announcement in this blog post.
'Ootchamin 'Ooyakma, what does it mean to all of us?
Professor Tad Fukami invites all of us to join him in using two eyed seeing to (re)imagine their research, education and stewardship activities here at 'Ootchamin 'Ooyakma. Please read more about what 'Ootchamin 'Ooyakma, what does it mean to all of us?
The 50th anniversary celebration continues on Monday, April, 15, 2024.
Save the date: Monday April 15, 2024! On this date, we will host an all-day conference that will showcase the 50 years of research at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve ('Ootchamin 'Ooyakma). More information and form to RSVP coming soon.
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STEWARDSHIP
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As a continuation of our fuel reduction efforts, which began last fall, pile burning along Westridge has tentatively been scheduled for the week of March 4, 2024. We have been working closely with both CAL FIRE and Woodside Fire Protection District, as well as our consulting Burn Boss in preparing for the burn, including logistics, weather conditions, and safety. Both fire agencies will be visiting in early February to review the site and finalize the burn permitting. Please stay tuned for more updates as Stanford begins rolling out more information about burning next month. In the meantime, please review our initial announcements from Stanford University and from Jasper Ridge.
Thanks to our docents that led tours in the month of December: Klaus Porzig, Adelaide Nye, Bob Siegel, Catherine Magill, Sally Jackson, Deb Fitz, Cheryl Schaffer, Dawn Neisser and Mary Bernstein. As always, thanks to Seth for helping with the tours!
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PICTURE OF THE MONTH
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A view of a rainbow from Searsville reservoir. Sheena and Jorge captured this moment right after a morning rain event. Since the beginning of the rainy season last year we have already received 11.16 in precipitation.
