There’s a certain predictable expression that frequently settles on the face of the friend or family member I’m talking to when I say the word “biodiversity.” I’d call it tolerantly bored.
Victoria Schlesinger
Bay Nature During COVID-19
Dear Bay Nature reader, Like all of you, we at Bay Nature are struggling to adapt and understand our new world of COVID-19. First of all, we hope everyone is doing OK and staying healthy. Our next thoughts are of … Read more
A Surprising New Forest to Explore
For the first time since the early 1900s, the 864-acre forest behind Pacific Union College will be open to the public.
Bay Nature’s 20th Year of Publishing
Bay Nature embarks on its 20th year of publishing with this issue. That’s no small accomplishment for a nonprofit, independent regional magazine, and it’s thanks, of course, to readers, donors, and advertisers that the magazine exists. This publication is a … Read more
Letter from the Editor: How Has Bay Nature Inspired You?
In August my family and I headed out to Point Reyes National Seashore to see (and hear) tule elk during their rutting season. We drove to Pierce Point Ranch on the peninsula at the northern end of the seashore and … Read more
Letter from the Editor: Change Isn’t Always Beautiful
For 74 issues we’ve chosen cover art and photos that capture the inspirational power and beauty of Bay Area nature. The 75th cover is different.
Letter from the Bay Nature Editors: Another Kind of Ecosystem
There’s a Bay Area ecosystem that’s never been mentioned in the pages of Bay Nature. It is small and easy to overlook, and after several decades of a changing climate, it now exists only in isolated pockets in the Bay … Read more
Editor’s Letter: On The Salmon Holding Steady in the Stream
Introducing Bay Nature Magazine’s Winter 2019 issue.
Redesigning Bay Nature Magazine
How we picked the fonts, colors and logo for Bay Nature magazine.
Letter from the Editor: A Second Look at Bay Nature
Behind the 2018 Bay Nature redesign.