Contents

• Cover photo by Alan Harper.

TERRA NEWS

• Second Bird Festival (page 5).

FLORA

• Microbial Mats in Laguna Figueroa: Possible Analogs of Ancient Life on Mars (page 9).

FAUNA

• Meet the Black Brant (page 13).

MY LIFE IN TERRA

• The Tenacious Grip of Beauty, Culture and Conservation in Baja California (page 15).

WHAT DO WE DO?

• Community Engagement (page 17).
• Rancho La Concepción Nature Reserve (page 19).

TERRA ACTIONS

• 9 Eco-Friendly Christmas Tips (page 23).

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