State Parks chief: Parks need diversity, and MBAs
June 17, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
State parks chief General Anthony Jackson told East Bay park activists that his department needs MBAs and that the whole parks community needs to diversify.
A new ordinance advances coho salmon protection along Lagunitas Creek in Marin. But salmon advocates say it has too many loopholes.
A new art installation at the Marine Mammal Center puts the focus on ghost nets — lost fishing gear that wreaks havoc in the ocean — and on what we can all do to make our oceans healthier.
Bay Nature takes a trip on a training exercise where California officials show off the latest techniques in oil spill containment in the San Francisco Bay.
June 17, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
State parks chief General Anthony Jackson told East Bay park activists that his department needs MBAs and that the whole parks community needs to diversify.
June 17, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
CA lawmakers consider ban on lead bullets used during hunting to save condors, and other Bay Area nature news.
June 15, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
A western scrub-jay standing tall caught the eye of photographer Dave Strauss, and his photo gave us an occasion to celebrate the intelligence of jays, crows, and their relatives.
Check out our 424 parks and 194 trails — with more trails listed every week! Find trails and parks great for views, wildflowers, birding, kids, and more.
This is one of area’s most popular trails at a reservoir opened in 1928. In spite of the challenging elevation …
The Summit Loop Trail in San Bruno Mountain State Park offers a chance for city residents to experience nearby …
On the road west out of Morgan Hill, houses get fewer, roads get narrower, and Santa Clara Valley’s subdivisions give …
Tucked in the Marin Headlands, Tennessee Valley opens a clear plain to the ocean through the scrub and grasses. A …
2013 Local Hero award-winner Seth Adams of Save Mount Diablo is a big-picture guy, but he also revels in the details of wildflowers, maps, building a trail, or building a coalition.
We’ve thought about doing a piece on Clear Lake for a long time: It’s a wildlife magnet just over two …
Volunteers are transforming Pedro Point, home to the new Devil’s Slide tunnels, into a healthier wildlife habitat that’s also a great outdoors destination.
Plenty of wildlife roams the Bay Area. With help from expert naturalists, you can learn to read the messages they leave behind in their tracks and signs.
Nature sounds make up the rich soundscapes of redwood forests, marshes, and our backyards. Learn how you can listen and help protect your local soundscape!
The spring 2013 issue takes you to Clear Lake for great birding and kayaking, introduces you to the people helping record and preserve natural soundscapes, helps you learn a more about wildlife tracks and signs, and more!
Jun 21
Take a moderate 3-mile hike to see soap root in bloom. This “evening bloomer’s” exquisite white flowers attract hummingbirds and …
Jun 22
Bird Hike: They Seek Him Here, They Seek Him There…
This summer, a walk in the Hayward Hills promises to be special indeed. Last year we were mesmerized by a …
Jun 22
San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley
David Schooley, founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch, will lead his popular Founder’s Hike on the 4th Saturday of each …
Each week, BayNature.org features an individual, a public agency, a nonprofit, or a business in our local nature community.
The Oakland Museum’s taxidermist: an inside view of wildlife
June 04, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
What’s that western scrub-jay doing, anyway?
June 15, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
A western scrub-jay standing tall caught the eye of photographer Dave Strauss, and his photo gave us an occasion to celebrate the intelligence of jays, crows, and their relatives.
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