As the days shorten and valley oak leaves fall, hundreds of birds are flocking to the Bay Area. Here’s a sneak preview of some of the highlights.
Signs of the Season: Feathered Fall Migrants
November 12, 2013 •
Jackson Karlenzig
Jackson Karlenzig is a Bay Nature intern and a student at Drake High School.
Up a creek in floodwaters
December 10, 2012 •
During the big deluge two weeks ago, Marin’s creeks were raging with water at a capacity rarely seen so early in the winter season.
Signs of the Season: From crab pot to stovetop, Dungeness crabs arrive
November 21, 2012 •
Thanksgiving time marks the start of one of the most exciting sustainable, local food events of the year: Dungeness crab season.
In search of an elusive, yummy California native
October 3, 2012 •
Early fall is California huckleberry season, and the picking is good — if you know where to look and can brave the dangers of a huckleberry forest.
Canal neighborhood gets new community garden
September 17, 2012 •
San Rafael’s culturally diverse Canal neighborhood is well known for its bustling community centers and family owned businesses. But until now, the 5,000 residents who live here have lacked direct access to garden harvested produce. Earlier this month, residents gathered to … Read more
Wildflowers and a View at Milagra Ridge
July 1, 2012 •
Looking for wildflowers and a view? Milagra Ridge delivers. Located off of Skyline in Pacifica, Milagra Ridge offers a sanctuary for many native species.
A Breeze among wildflowers
June 11, 2012 •
Breeze has been building mountain bikes for 40 years, and he remembers friendlier days when cyclists and hikers peacefully coexisted.
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A School Garden is Born in Marin
April 7, 2012 •
After a decade of stalled efforts and 18 months of negotiations, students at Drakes High School in San Anselmo installed a large school garden that will be used by several special programs at the public high school.