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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.
Bald eagles have returned to nest at Anthony Chabot
Bald eagles have returned to nest for a second year in a restricted section of the park.
Bee population sinks to new lows, Berkeley’s school garden program in jeopardy
The bee population is now so low that there may not be enough to pollinate crops, and other Bay Area nature news.
What’s a tiger swallowtail doing in downtown San Francisco?
This riparian butterfly species finds suitable habitat in the tall buildings and wide spaces of Market Street. Advocates aim to keep them there.
Muir Beach closes for summer, semi-finalists picked for museum at Crissy Field
The very popular Muir Beach closed this summer to drive-ins for habitat restoration work, and other Bay Area nature news.
State Coastal Conservancy out of money, Point Reyes ranchers demand extended leases
State Coastal Conservancy out of its $1 billion in bond money with no new funds in sight, and other Bay Area nature news.
Your favorite park along the Bay was once a dump
Chances are that your go-to spot on the San Francisco Bay was once a trash dump.
San Jose mostly tree-less, Yosemite expands parkland
Only 15 percent of San Jose has trees, according to study using laser tree trackers, and more Bay Area nature news.
It’s Earth Day! Celebrate with our native species
In time for Earth Day, a reminder of our "wow factor" wildlife. Photo slideshow.
Jack London’s oak tree dying, San Franciscans may start drinking local water
The 300- year-old oak tree outside Jack London's former cottage in Glen Ellen to be felled because of fungus, and other Bay Area nature news.
