About Us

We are a group of aspiring wildlife researchers attending Los Gatos High School in the South Bay Area. We have a great passion for the urban wildlife in the area, but the general public often overlooks these important species. ​​

We also present about urban wildlife to local schools and public spaces. Spreading awareness about our native wildlife is incredibly valuable, because many Bay Area residents fear the animals they encounter, often seeing them as pests rather than important members of the ecosystem. By providing education about the role these animals play in maintaining a healthy environment, we can help foster a positive relationship between people and wildlife.​

​Our Research

We are currently working on four different research projects in association with UC Berkeley, the Town of Los Gatos, and Santa Clara County Parks:

1. We are collaborating with a UC Berkeley PhD student on our largest research project, studying how urbanization in Silicon Valley affects wildlife occupancy in creeks.​​

2. We are studying urban coyote activity in Silicon Valley, how their presence correlates with urbanization, and their historical population in the area.

3. We are studying how climate patterns affect American kestrels and other birds during the nesting season. We hope to find a correlation between weather and the nesting success of kestrels.

4. We are pursuing an opportunity to research how human activity in urban parks affects deer activity.