The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the February 2022 newsletter includes updates on a newly funded Research and Monitoring Mentorship Program focusing on soil research, Kids in Nature field trips, parking lot and outdoor classroom construction, and the planned grand opening of the Mesa Trail and other landscape features. The feature story focuses on aquatic macroinvertebrate and water quality monitoring. Community photos include Sora (Porzana carolina), Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata), Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), Wrentit (Chamaea fasciata), Red Maid (Calandrinia ciliata), Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum) and Succulent Lupine (Lupinus succulentus). 

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects at these sites. Characterized by a rich complex of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas serve to protect and strengthen the region’s ecology and ecosystems through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, The Cheadle Center's management areas provide an important corridor and refuge for wildlife, ensure the long term preservation of the region's natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public. This archived version of the March 2024 newsletter includes updates on the NCOS Mesa burn area and Ventura Marsh Milk Vetch. The feature story focuses on the Sierra Madre restoration area. Community photos include Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia), American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata) and more!

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the January 2022 newsletter includes updates on completion of the Cliff Swallow nesting structure and vernal pools filling up. The feature story focuses on storms and their effect on slough hydrology and biodiversity. Community photos include Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula), Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla), American Coot (Fulica americana), Double-Crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus), Black-Necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), and Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus). 

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the September 2022 newsletter includes updates on irrigation removal, self-guided walking tours, pollinators visiting the native wildflowers, an annual tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) survey, camera trap wildlife sightings at Whittier Pond, and the next phase of the NCOS project. The feature story focuses on efforts to catalogue the plants of NCOS as herbarium specimens. Community photos include Wilson’s and Orange-crowned Warblers (Cardellina pusilla and Leiothlypis celata), Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans), and Blue-eyed Darner (Rhionaeshna multicolor).

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the January 2023 newsletter includes updates on the Year 5 NCOS monitoring report, invasive plant removal, and blooming wildflowers at the Lagoon and the bluff side of Henley Gate. The feature story focuses on the response of the NCOS wetland system to recent rains. Community photos include Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), Coyote (Canis latrans), Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis), Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya), Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus), and Dark Eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis). 

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects at these sites. Characterized by a rich complex of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas serve to protect and strengthen the region’s ecology and ecosystems through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, The Cheadle Center's management areas provide an important corridor and refuge for wildlife, ensure the long term preservation of the region's natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public. The UCSB Restoration Register is a bimonthly newsletter released by the Cheadle Center that provides ecological restoration updates, a feature story, and community photos taken at management areas. This archived version of the July 2023 newsletter includes updates on student volunteer groups and a showing of the film Bringing Back Our Wetland. The feature story focuses on the prescribed burn at the North Campus Open Space. Community photos include Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus), White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi), and Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus). 

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages more than 340 acres of open space between Ellwood Mesa and Goleta Slough, carrying out ecological restoration, research, and education projects at these sites. Characterized by a rich complex of oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and wetland ecosystems, the area is known for its relatively high level of biodiversity. The Cheadle Center’s project sites and management areas serve to protect and strengthen the region’s ecology and ecosystems through habitat conservation, upland restoration, wetland creation and enhancement, and the implementation of sustainable stormwater management solutions. Through careful integration with local watersheds and surrounding natural areas, The Cheadle Center's management areas provide an important corridor and refuge for wildlife, ensure the long term preservation of the region's natural resources, and serve as outdoor classrooms, research sites, and recreational areas for the campus community and the public. The UCSB Restoration Register is a bimonthly newsletter released by the Cheadle Center that provides ecological restoration updates, a feature story, and community photos taken at management areas. This archived version of the March 2023 newsletter includes updates on full vernal pools, wildflower displays and a human use survey conducted at NCOS. The feature story focuses on continuing restoration work done by community volunteers. Community photos include pied-billed grebe (Podilymbus podiceps), osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sora (Porzana carolina), northern flicker (Colaptes auratus), and hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus).  

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the October 2021 newsletter includes updates on cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) nesting structures, Outdoor Classroom plans, and public educational programs. The feature story focuses on the flood control success of the project, leading FEMA to redesignate the nearby flood hazard zones. Community photos include Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus), Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui), and Pickleweed (Salicornia pacifica). 

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the November 2021 newsletter includes updates on Nature Guide tours, recent rain, and the outdoor classroom and parking lot. The feature story focuses on the Introduction to Ecological Restoration Field Skills class, which gives undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about and participate in restoration projects. Community photos include American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), Sora (Porzana carolina), Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia), Wilson’s Snipe (Gallinago delicata), and Cassin’s Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans).

The Cheadle Center at UCSB manages the North Campus Open Space (NCOS), which is a project that has restored 136 acres of upland and wetland habitats that existed before the area was converted into the Ocean Meadows Golf Course in the 1960s. The NCOS restoration project began in 2017 with a fine-scale grading of the site in order to recreate the salt marsh and use the excavated soil to rebuild the upland habitats to the southwest, which are now called the NCOS Mesa. In addition to re-establishing native biodiversity, a key goal of the restoration is to utilize the site as an educational, scientific, and recreational resource. This archived version of the October 2022 newsletter includes updates on migratory bird sightings, a new NCOS native plant guide, and NCOS t-shirts. The feature story focuses on growth of the native trees that have been planted at NCOS. Community photos include White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus), Cooper’s and Red-tailed Hawks (Accipiter cooperii and Buteo jamaicensis), and Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax).