Down to Earth With Dagmar

Down to Earth With Dagmar

Stories to inform, awaken and inspire San Diego

Thursday, Jul 6, 2017 at 05:42 PM PDT

Booms & Barks, Animal Shelters Busy After July 4th

Booms & Barks, Animal Shelters Busy After July 4th

Thursday, Jun 15, 2017 at 09:17 PM PDT

Riding for Rhinos: Cyclist Pulls Giant Replica 2,000 Miles

Riding for Rhinos: Cyclist Pulls Giant Replica 2,000 Miles

In an effort to raise awareness and funds in the fight to save rhinos, a cyclist is pulling a life-sized replica rhino on a 2,000-mile journey. Cyclist Matt Meyer started his trip April 17 on the Canadian...

Thursday, Jun 15, 2017 at 04:34 PM PDT

Riding for Rhinos, A Cyclists Pulls Giant Replica Rhino 2,000 Miles

Riding for Rhinos, A Cyclists Pulls Giant Replica Rhino 2,000 Miles

Thursday, Jun 1, 2017 at 07:14 PM PDT

Class Program Ends with Students Releasing Trout Into Wild

Class Program Ends with Students Releasing Trout Into Wild

NBC 7's Dagmar Midcap brings us to Lake Murray, where a classroom program has culminated into releasing baby trout into the ecosystem.

Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 08:26 PM PDT

San Diego Moves Closer to Environmental Sustainability

San Diego Moves Closer to Environmental Sustainability

The Center for Sustainability tracks the regional trends through its Quality of Life Dashboard. It shows that Del Mar is leading the way in electric vehicle charging stations, while solar installation and water...

Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 08:03 PM PDT

SD's Annual Bike to Work Day Really Does Make A Difference

SD's Annual Bike to Work Day Really Does Make A Difference

Thursday, May 18 is the city's annual Bike to Work Day. NBC 7's Dagmar Midcap spoke to local cyclists who are encouraging the rest of the city to take part.

Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 07:48 PM PDT

Ultrasounds Could Help Save Northern White Rhino Population

Ultrasounds Could Help Save Northern White Rhino Population

Veterinary doctors are using ultrasound technology to inspect the reproductive organs of Southern white rhinos so that they can be used as surrogate mother's for frozen Northern white rhino eggs fertilized by...

Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 at 08:00 PM PDT

Julian Group Aims to Erase Negative Stereotypes of Wolves

Julian Group Aims to Erase Negative Stereotypes of Wolves

Wolves have always been thought of as wild, dangerous and savage, but the Wolf Education Project is trying to show the lighter side of the species. NBC 7's Dagmar Midcap howls with wolves in this edition of Down...

Thursday, Apr 20, 2017 at 07:34 PM PDT

San Diego's Oldest Equine Sanctuary Competing for $25k Grant

San Diego's Oldest Equine Sanctuary Competing for $25k Grant

Horses of Tir Na Nog is competing with other non-profit equine organizations for a $25,000 grant, which would cover a third of its annual feed bill and most of its annual vet costs. NBC 7's Dagmar Midcap has...

Thursday, Apr 20, 2017 at 11:33 AM PDT

Helping Horses, San Diego's Oldest Equine Seeks National Grant

Helping Horses, San Diego's Oldest Equine Seeks National Grant

The Horses of Tir Na Nog in Guatay is hosting an open house this weekend as part of a national competition between non-profit horse organizations. At stake is a $25,000 grant, which would be a game changer for...

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NBC 7 Weather Anchor Dagmar Midcap’s enthusiasm for animals and all things environmental can be experienced through her segments, "Down to Earth with Dagmar." Her fascination with animals, both wild and domestic is a constant theme in her story-telling. Watch her weather forecasts daily on NBC 7 News at 4, 5, 6 and 11. Keep tabs on her through Twitter and Facebook or via email.

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