The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dept. 2025 Seminar Series
Join us during the EEB Seminar Series to hear from La Kretz Postdoctoral Candidates Kaleigh Fisher, Timo Metz, and Ryan Buck! Each seminar is Co-hosted by the La Kretz Center…
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The 2025 La Kretz Center & Stunt Ranch Reserve Research Awards
Accepting research proposals until November 17th, 2024. UCLA undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply and can earn $500 - $6,000 in funding.
The 2025 La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Now accepting applications for our annual postdoctoral fellowship. Deadline November 25th, 2024.
Olivia Sanderfoot for KUOW FM – Wildfire smoke has gone to the birds
La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Olivia Sanderfoot recently sat down with awarding winning radio journalist Patricia Murphy to discuss her groundbreaking research on the impacts of wildfire smoke on…
California wildfire smoke linked to reduced bird activity and health
Wildfire smoke significantly impacts California bird populations, leading to decreased activity and body mass, according to new UCLA study.
Project Phoenix Now Accepting Volunteers!
Help researchers at UCLA and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County protect West Coast birds by recording your daily bird observations
Announcing Recipients of 2024 The La Kretz Center and Stunt Ranch Reserve Research Awards
The UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science and the UC Natural Reserve System Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountains Reserve are pleased to announce the 2024 La Kretz Center…
2023 La Kretz Center Annual Report
Delve into the groundbreaking research, promising UCLA student researchers, and outstanding public outreach events that the La Kretz Center supported in 2023.
Deadline Extended: 2024 UCLA La Kretz Center and Stunt Ranch Research Awards
The deadline has been extended to February, 20th, 2024. Undergraduates, Graduates, & Postdoctoral Scientists are eligible to apply.
La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Fellowship Candidates at EEB Seminar Series
Join us during the EEB Seminar Series to hear from La Kretz Postdoctoral Candidates Joseph Curti, Devon DeRaad, and Whitney Nakashima
Olivia Sanderfoot for Audubon magazine – How Do Birds Respond to Extreme Wildfire Haze? Project Phoenix Aims to Find Out
La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Researcher Olivia Sanderfoot comments on how findings from her outreach project, Project Phoenix, may help understand how bird species distributions change through the fire season.
Morgan Tingley and Olivia Sanderfoot for Scientific American —Wildfire Brought Wolves Back to Southern California after 150 Years
Gray wolves make a historic return to Southern California after 150 years, claiming scorched territories. UCLA ecologists Morgan Tingley and Olivia Sanderfoot discuss the ecological impacts and challenges for Scientific American.