East Bay hills tree removal debate catches fire
May 23, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
Last week, a post on the news website BeyondChron.org lit up our corner of the internet: it popped up in …
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Will $8 parking fees deter visitors from Sonoma County beaches?
May 23, 2013 by Jackson Mauze
Many local beach goers in Sonoma County are reacting strongly against a proposal to make them pay to play in the sun.
Oakland Museum’s new science gallery opens May 31
May 21, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
On May 31, the Oakland Museum will open its overhauled science gallery, the world’s largest museum exhibit focused on California’s habitats and wildlife.
Enviros decry governor’s raid on carbon programs
May 20, 2013 by Chantal Jolagh
Gov. Jerry Brown wants to divert $500 million earmarked for environmental initiatives to balance state budget.
What ever happened to Alden Olmsted?
May 14, 2013 by Dhyana Levey
Alden Olmsted has been MIA since last year’s state parks funding scandal, quietly working on a documentary he hopes will change the public’s consciousness.
The Bay Area mothers around you
May 11, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
Happy Mother’s Day. Perhaps we can learn a thing or two from the mothers around you.
Butterflies in bloom
May 09, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
Have you ever seen a butterfly emerge from its pupa? Now’s your chance.
Local Hero: Cindy Moreno of WattzOn and Full Circle Farm
May 08, 2013 by David Loeb
It’s not easy to catch up with Cindy Moreno. The daughter of immigrant farmworkers from the Central Valley and a recent graduate in environmental studies from San Jose State, Cindy is doing more than her share for the environment.
Intermissions
May 08, 2013 by Paul Epstein
Rick Lewis evokes the phrase, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Where other people see industry and ugliness, …
What’s a tiger swallowtail doing in downtown San Francisco?
May 02, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
This riparian butterfly species finds suitable habitat in the tall buildings and wide spaces of Market Street. Advocates aim to keep them there.
Harbor seals pupping at Point Reyes
April 30, 2013 by Alessandra Bergamin
The best time to watch harbor seals is the first week of May, and the biggest concentration is right in our backyard: Point Reyes National Seashore.
Loving nature with pencil and paper
April 25, 2013 by Courtney Quirin
Looking for a way to commune with nature and others? Nature journaling might be just the thing.
Which California parks should remain under state control?
April 23, 2013 by Dhyana Levey
A long awaited report has sparked a debate on how to best manage the California State Parks system.
It’s Earth Day! Celebrate with our native species
April 22, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
In time for Earth Day, a reminder of our “wow factor” wildlife. Photo slideshow.
