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Monarch Butterfly Conservation: A California Native Plants Guide

A comprehensive student-written guide to saving monarch butterflies through California native plant gardening. Learn which milkweed species to plant, essential nectar sources, and how to create your own monarch waystation.

November 18, 202512 min read
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Student Written

The Ocean Plastic Crisis: What I Learned After 100 Days of Beach Cleanups

A student's 100-day journey collecting beach trash reveals shocking truths about ocean plastic pollution. Complete with data, wildlife encounters, and actionable solutions everyone can implement today.

November 18, 202515 min read
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Creating Defensible Space: A Student's Guide to Wildfire Prevention in California

Everything you need to know about protecting your home from wildfires. A comprehensive guide covering defensible space zones, fire-resistant landscaping, home hardening, and community action.

November 18, 202518 min read
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EcoQuest Wildfire Watch: Our Congressional App Challenge Submission

Our team submitted Wildfire Watch to the Congressional App Challenge - a real-time wildfire monitoring app built to help communities stay informed and safe during California's fire season.

October 20254 min read
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MindMirror: Competing in the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition

MindMirror, our mental wellness and environmental connection platform, was submitted to the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition - exploring the intersection of personal well-being and environmental health.

October 20253 min read
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Oceanaware Guardian: Our Bowseat Ocean Awareness Contest Entry

We created Oceanaware Guardian as our entry to the Bowseat Ocean Awareness Contest - a platform dedicated to raising awareness about marine ecosystems, ocean pollution, and conservation.

October 20253 min read
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