Photography and Ceramics by Marisa Ishimatsu

Working to cure nature blindness,

one photograph at a time.

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Newest Photos

Perdita koebelei, morph (female)
Perdita koebelei, morph (female)
Riverside County, CA ID by Krystle Hickman
Perdita koebelei, morph (male)
Perdita koebelei, morph (male)
Riverside County, CA ID by Krystle Hickman
Hesperaspis (Xeralictoides)
Hesperaspis (Xeralictoides)
Riverside County, CA ID by Krystle Hickman
Xeralictus timberlakei
Xeralictus timberlakei
Riverside County, CA ID by Krystle Hickman
Diadasia
Diadasia
Riverside County, CA ID by Krystle Hickman
(Fly)
(Fly)
Riverside County, CA
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) and Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia)
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) and Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia)
Los Angeles County, CA
Black-bellied Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps nigriventris)
Black-bellied Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps nigriventris)
Kern County, CA
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa)
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa)
Los Angeles County, CA.
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa)
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa)
Los Angeles County, CA If I were artsy, I'd say something about how this photo demonstrates the juxtaposition between the bright lights of the city beginning to shine and the fading glow of the native brittlebrush in the twilight.
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-13, launched from Vandenburg AFB
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-13, launched from Vandenburg AFB
Los Angles County, CA
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-13, launched from Vandenburg AFB
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-13, launched from Vandenburg AFB
Los Angles County, CA
Perdita koebelei, morph (female) Perdita koebelei, morph (male) Hesperaspis (Xeralictoides) Xeralictus timberlakei Diadasia (Fly) California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) and Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) Black-bellied Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps nigriventris) Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-13, launched from Vandenburg AFB Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-13, launched from Vandenburg AFB

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Upcoming events

  • CNPS Wildflower Show- April 26

    Please join us at West Valley College on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:30 am - 4 pm for our 51th Wildflower Show. This family-friendly event features hundreds of native wildflowers and plants on display as well as a variety of activities for all ages. The event and parking are all free to the public.

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  • Sacramento Snake Festival- May 2

    SnakeFest is a free, family-friendly event that includes live snake presentations, kids activities, demonstrations, food and an exploration of the global efforts of Save The Snakes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to snake conservation. At SnakeFest, you can learn from other local nature organizations that support our community, support local snake-friendly businesses, and yes… see lots and lots of snakes!

    Start: Saturday, May 02, 2026•10:00 AM
    End: Saturday, May 02, 2026•04:00 PM
    Location: Hagan Community Park • 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 US

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