Sheena Sidhu, PhD

17 Oct 2025

My superpower is that I’m not affected by poison oak. Look at the lovely colours!

10 July 2025

My condolences to Dr. Sheila Colla’s family and friends. She was an inspiration from afar and the few times we met. She absolutely motivated me to be more tenacious in my work and I admire so much how she embodies the value of community. Your power and presence will be missed 🐝🐝🐝

9 Mar 2025

Saturday makeup class @Jasper Ridge on a gorgeous day!

firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.govNASA-FIRMSFire Information for Resource Management System

16 Jan 2025

Please welcome @stanfordjrbp.bsky.social to BlueSky! Check out all the amazing things we are doing at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (‘Oochamin ‘Ooyamka)!

Sheena Sidhu, PhD reposted

Jeff Dukes

@dukesjeff.bsky.social

9 Jan 2025

I have been trying to keep track of the California fires today. Here are a few resources I like for tracking the fire location, including a couple sites that collate satellite data. Do you have other good resources to share? (1/n) NASA's FIRMS: firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/#t:tsd;d...

8 Jan 2025

Coyote as seen from my office at Sun Field Station! #JasperRidge

8 Jan 2025

Followed by afternoon deer! #JasperRidge

Reflecting on the amazing year in stewardship at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve ('Ootchamin 'Ooyakma). Here are some highlights, starting with my proudest professional achievement: bringing good fire back to the land by managing a prescribed burn event! jrbp.stanford.edu/news/good-fi...

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jrbp.stanford.eduIntentional burning awakens a fire follower: a botanical account | Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

It was also amazing that we found a rare endemic plant reemerge in the burned area after decades of not being observed at the preserve- Western Bewildering Bushmallow jrbp.stanford.edu/news/intenti... and jrbp.stanford.edu/news/intenti...

The prescribed burn was a continuation of vegetative fuel reduction work we started in 2023 following the Stanford Wildfire Management Plan. Next up is continued monitoring and maintenance of our fuel break & shaded fuel break to mitigate wildfire risk AND maintain ecological integrity. Stay tuned!

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Lots of cool research was integrated into this burn event where scientist looked at pre/post burn conditions to study biogeochemical responses, soil isotopes, moisture, entomopathogenic organisms, seed and veg recovery, smoke particulates, and nutrient & metal concentrations in water & sediment.

I am also very proud of my intern, Zander Opperman, who wrote a report to assess the cultural changes and collaboration required to bring good fire to university lands. He also participated in the burn crew as a certified type II wildland firefighter!

news.stanford.eduFire at Jasper Ridge honors the past, present, and futurePrescribed burns return to the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve ('Ootchamin 'Ooyakma) as the university expands its understanding of land stewardship and wildfire risk mitigation practices.

This was also featured in the Stanford Report news.stanford.edu/stories/2024...

abc7news.comHere's how Stanford researchers are studying wildfires to mitigate risk as fire season approachesYou may have noticed some smoke along the Peninsula Monday in the Portola Valley. It was deliberate.

And local news! MAJOR APPRECIATION for the AMAZING Burn Crew and Burn Boss (Phil Dye) that made this happen! abc7news.com/california-w...

17 Dec 2024

Just received mine in the mail today!

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11 Dec 2024

It’s our Holiday party, featuring a San Francisco Dusky-footed Woodrat nest cake! This is very upsetting if you knew the lore of woodrats at Jasper Ridge (but I love it!) Happy Holidays! 🎄

7 Dec 2024

Locking up the field station for the evening! #JasperRidge