The Exploratorium’s new eyes on the bay
The Exploratorium reopened this week with a new focus on the world right outside its doors: San Francisco Bay.
Author Archives: Alison Hawkes
Alison Hawkes was a Bay Nature editor from 2011-2017. Before Bay Nature she worked in journalism for more than a decade as a former newspaper reporter turned radio producer turned web editor with each rendition bringing her closer to her dream of covering environmental issues. She co-founded Way Out West, a site dedicated to covering Bay Area environmental news.
Why are there so fewer songbirds, and so many crows?
Songbirds seem to be disappearing, but crows are everywhere. Is there a connection?
Coyotes and humans without the dogs do ok, Preservation Ranch deal in the clear
Coyotes and humans coexist peacefully in Golden Gate Park -- when dogs aren't part of the picture, and other Bay Area nature news.
Marin parks get more money, Annadel tamps down “outlaw” trails
Marin adds $5.2 million to county parks budget thanks to voter referendum last fall, and other Bay Area nature news.
Presidio to add green space, CEQA changes politically dead?
Presidio expanding its parkland with new green space over Doyle Drive tunnels that will connect to Crissy Field, and other Bay Area nature news.
Sea lion pups, pot farming and tree-sitters
"Unusual morbidity event" among sea lion pups this year, and other Bay Area nature news.
Bees, bee-killing and Marin creeks
Hives run out of room, bees swarm. Time to call your friendly, local beekeeper, and other Bay Area nature news.
Bird of the week: Marshmallicious delicious
It's spring nesting season, but apparently there's a lot of confusion around Easter time about one particular bird.
Firefighters, bottled water and an armored beach
Even firefighters think California should discontinue flame retardants in furniture, and more Bay Area nature news.
Devil’s Slide tunnels an environmental success story
What could have been at Devil's Slide makes you appreciate the tunnels that came to be.
