Griff Griffith

09/01/2026

Stinging nettle shouldn't be touched, but it should be planted. Yes, you read that right. If stinging nettle is native to your area, you should plant some. It supports quite a few moths and butterflies' caterpillars that, in turn, provide a great food source for birds. Guess who else can eat stinging nettle?

08/27/2026

So interesting! I finally was able to take a tour on one of the Yurok people’s Living Canoes. It was more than just a recreational experience. I felt my understanding of this place deepen in a way only a culture that has nurtured it since time immemorial can facilitate. I'll do it again, and I highly recommend it.
“Explore the Klamath on a once-in-a-lifetime Canoe Tour. Ride in one of the only three traditional dugout redwood canoes in the world that are open to the public. As these handcrafted vessels glide across the water’s surface, our expert guides will provide information and storytelling about the wildlife, geography, and history of the Klamath River. Link to Visit Yurok Country in the comments.

08/27/2026

You won’t be able to stand on the crossing when we cut the ribbon on December 2, and we want you to understand why.
When we broke ground in 2022, the site was bare dirt. Nothing was there for a crowd to damage, so we filled it with people.
What’s there now took years to create: specially engineered soil and young native plants that need time and space to establish. A large crowd could compact the soil, crush the plantings, and set the habitat back by entire growing seasons.
That’s why the ceremony at the crossing will remain small, while the public celebration takes place at King Gillette Ranch. Join a few thousand people who care about this project as much as you do to watch the ceremony live on a big screen and cut your own ribbon at our virtual ribbon-cutting display.
We built this crossing for the animals. Join us on December 2 as it officially becomes theirs.
🎟️Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and older and $5 for children 12 and under. savelacougars.org/ribbon-cutting See less

08/25/2026

This plant hires bodyguards. Seriously. And these protectors are very effective. What's the currency in the plant world in order to hire bodyguards? Let Griff Griffith reveal this crazy relationship.

08/22/2026

You got to love this little conservationist and his dad. Thanks for sharing this Charla

08/18/2026

After you watch the video, answer the question, and vote on your favorite response. Why did they leave their deceased loved one under this peculiar ancient redwood? While leading guided walks through Redwood National and State Parks, I occasionally discover piles of cremated remains beneath the ancient coast redwoods. But this particular resting place is especially mysterious.
Someone placed their loved one directly beneath a famous old-growth redwood with a very unusual growth that looks remarkably like a “trenis.”

08/17/2026

Come for a walk in the redwoods with me! I have lots of room on my Friday and Saturday walks. Friday walks start at 3PM in Arcata Community Forest. I have walks at 10 AM and 2 PM in Prairie Creek State Park. Do book a walk with me, go to GriffGriffith . info and click on "Book a walk with Griff." Link in comment

08/14/2026

Fish Are Back on Menu at the Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Salmon Festival - All Are Invited to the Salmon Festival on Saturday, August 15 in Klamath, CA 9am-3pm. Admission is free! There are fun events for the whole family, tons of vendor booths, and delicious food galore!

08/12/2026

A few months ago, I was on Zoology Rick's podcast Animals, Nature, & You. If you are an animal and nature lover, you should definitely check out his podcast.

In this episode Rick speaks with Griff Griffith about forest restoration, the power of curiosity and why having native plants in your yard (or on your patio) is so important to local ecosystems. Griff is a powerhouse of knowledge and experience wh...

08/07/2026

Whoa! This moth has the coolest predator defense tactic. And we got to see it because we planted the plants that it lays its eggs on. Native plants attract native insects which attract native birds. If you plant native plants in your yard, on your porch, at church, at your workplace, and yo Momma’s house then you are part of the solution. Let Griff show you what he discovered in a backyard that’s landscaped with over 50% native plants.