Urban Nature

In the San Francisco Bay Area, slices of nature pop up in the most unexpected places, a testament to the region’s wealth in biodiversity and the resilience of its natural systems. Bringing nature to urban areas is not just about ensuring the survival of species, but enhancing people’s quality of life through a fulfillment of our innate need to be with nature.

Latest from Urban Nature

Urban Wildflower Watching at Starr King

March 28, 2013 by Jessica Hahn-Taylor

When I was a kid growing up on Potrero Hill, I called this place “the field” and it was my

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Fort Funston Trail

March 20, 2013 by hillarys

Fort Funston has quite a lot to offer, whether it’s striking 200-foot sandy bluffs, or the open space for your dogs to run free and wrestle around until its heart’s content. If you’re not a fan of heights or dogs, you can observe the gorgeous southwest coastline and the adventurous hang gliders leaping off it, from the safety of a wooden deck that is directly in front of the parking lot.

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San Bruno Mountain Watch Founder’s Hike with David Schooley

Event: November 23, 2013 10:00 am

David Schooley, founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch, will lead his popular Founder’s Hike on the 4th Saturday of each

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Tassajara Creek

March 04, 2013 by Kristen Martz

The Tassajara Creek is a small trail for now, it’s a beautiful oasis in the busy city of Dublin. A

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Presidio Ecology Trail

February 25, 2013 by hillarys

Perfect for a short stroll with the family or your pets, the Ecology Trail at the Presidio is a strikingly

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Sycamore Grove Loop

February 25, 2013 by Kristen Martz

 

Though the paved trail, traffic noise and high-tension power lines don't scream “wilderness,” rolling hills ripe with springtime wildflowers

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Albany Bulb Loop

February 25, 2013 by Dan Rademacher

 
This is a great destination for anyone looking for a cool place to let a dog run, or a

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