For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

Being at home doesn’t have to be a “bear” when you can catch all the action on the San Diego Zoo’s Polar Cam, and other live wildlife cams featuring animals at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. From their habitat to yours, these livestreaming video cams provide “being there” views of wildlife as they explore, eat, swing, roll, pounce, scratch, and play through their day.

Have you ever wondered how scientists figure out the function of those genes and convert inventory lists into models and blueprints? What does each gene do and how do gene products work together to build cells, tissues, and organisms? Dr. Rebecca Green has been working for the past 15 years to decipher the function of essential genes.

The Gaslamp Quarter is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Gaslamp Artisan Market, operated by Community Crops. Attend this outdoor-shopping event to find clothing, accessories and other hand-crafted treasures. The socially distanced Gaslamp Artisan Market attracts locals and visitors who come to browse creations by local vendors and artisans.

(Gaslamp Artisan Market vendors and shoppers must wear face coverings while inside the marketplace area.)

Location: 
Fifth Ave., from Island Ave. to J St.
Island Ave., from Fourth Ave. to Fifth Ave.

(Through the holidays and into 2021)