The popular two-night event at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” made its 2019 return on Oct. 11, where families were able to immerse themselves in nature of the night.
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House burns in La Verne hills
The Los Angeles County Fire Department battled flames that destroyed one house and caused the evacuation of 25 nearby homes in the hills above Claremont and La Verne Monday evening.

Bickford talks endangered species
David Bickford, associate professor of biology, presented studies done by students and himself on the various amphibians of the San Gabriel Mountains and their decline at his lecture, “Inventory and Monitoring of the Amphibians of the Amphibians of the San Gabriel Mountains” Tuesday in the Executive Dining Room.
Bill would expand protection for San Gabriel Mountains
A proposed federal law could expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and provide more areas for hikers, campers and nature enthusiasts.
La Verne reflects on fires, climate
As fires rage across the state with a rising death toll – of more than 59 at press time Thursday – it’s clear that climate change and human impact have intensified California’s prolonged fire seasons.

Drought hinders frog calls
Associate Professor of Biology David Bickford presented his biological research in Papua New Guinea and how to overcome climate change to more than 20 faculty, staff and students Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room.

Bickford makes leap in frog science
It is not every day that a biologist gets a species of frog – or any amphibian for that matter –named after him.

Profs showcase writing at Book Day
The Wilson Library hosted faculty authors for Book Day on Monday to kick off National Library Week and showcase faculty achievement.

Whitney pushes Boy Scouts reform
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership Rich Whitney talked about how the Boy Scouts’ leadership structure can be improved Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room.