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Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Star
October 21, 2011 by Alan Kaplan
Winter is a great time to head out and look at the night sky. In between storms, of course. And the Bay Area has lots of groups ready to help you and your kids get excited about stars!
About
Alan Kaplan retired in 2005 after a 33-year career with the East Bay Regional Park District.
Contributions
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Stinky Stories
April 01, 2011 by Alan Kaplan
For some flowers, bugs, and (of course) skunks, strong BO is a good MO for survival. Remember that the next time you’re dealing with smelly gym socks!
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California Indians and Their Environment: An Introduction
December 11, 2009 by Alan Kaplan
California Natural History Guide No. 96, by Kent G. Lightfoot and Otis Parrish, University of California Press, Berkeley, 2009. $19.95. ...
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Top Billing for Shorebirds
October 01, 2009 by Alan Kaplan
As summer turns to fall, thousands of shorebirds return to the shoreline and mudflats of San Francisco Bay, either for a pit stop on their way south or to stay for the winter. Sometimes many different kinds gather in one place. How can you tell them apart?
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Once Stung, Twice Shy
July 01, 2008 by Alan Kaplan
Learn about some of our local stinging insects, from the familiar honeybee to the powerful velvet ant (watch out for that one!).
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At Home with the Packrats
October 01, 2007 by Alan Kaplan
What's that pile of sticks over there? It could be the home of a dusky-footed woodrat. If you could see inside, you'd find a tidy little home complete with bedrooms, a pantry, and even a few latrines!
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April Fooling!
April 01, 2007 by Alan Kaplan
Would you believe a twig is watching you? That some leaves can walk? And that if you brush against a ...