For decades, the Palo Alto-based Environmental Volunteers have shown kids the wonders of nature all around them.
Video: Learning with Palo Alto’s Environmental Volunteers
December 20, 2013 •
Kids & Nature
The San Francisco Bay Area has an extensive array of programming to support little people with big curiosities.
Bay Nature’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
December 9, 2013 •
Struggling to find that perfect gift? Look no further with Bay Nature’s 2013 holiday gift guide.
Traditional and Modern Methods of Acorn Preparation
December 5, 2013 •
Bay Area oaks are prolific, but acorn use has diminished within the last 200 years. With the help of modern kitchenware you can rediscover the art of acorn preparation and its rich history grounded in Native American traditions.
Pumpkins, Pies and Produce: Harvest Festivals in the Bay Area
October 10, 2013 •
As the fog lifts and clear days fill the week, it is a sure sign that fall in the Bay Area is upon us. And what better way to celebrate than by attending one of the many harvest festivals in the Bay Area. Here’s Bay Nature’s festival round-up to get you started.
Turning Over a New Leaf
September 26, 2013 •
“Phenology studies the seasonal cycles in nature, such as when flowers bloom, insects hatch, and birds migrate. In the era of climate change, the science of seasonal observation has taken on a new urgency.” – Jacoba Charles, “The Phenology Project”, … Read more
Get outside with the kids: Bay Nature’s top family picks
July 3, 2013 •
Lazy summer days on your hands? Now’s the time to explore nature with the kids.
Oakland’s Bug Guy Wants You to Like Bugs Too
June 19, 2013 •
Eddie Dunbar has helped make Oakland a bit friendlier towards the Bay Area’s creepy-crawlies.
Finding biodiversity in a bucket
June 5, 2013 •
Famed National Geographic photographer David Liittschwager teams up to bring the power of “one cubic foot” to the masses.
Local Hero: Cindy Moreno of WattzOn and Full Circle Farm
May 8, 2013 •
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.
Local Hero: Mia Monroe, Muir Woods National Monument
April 17, 2013 •
Officially, Mia Monroe is Site Supervisor of Muir Woods. But what she really does is serve as a passionate ambassador for nature.