Winter 2025 Almanac: Sea Stars and Scoters
Life during winter can have ups and downs over the years.
Author Archives: Jane Kim
Jane Kim is a visual artist, a science illustrator, and the founder of Ink Dwell, an art studio dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world. She trained at Rhode Island School of Design and then Cal State Monterey Bay, where she received a master’s certificate in science illustration. She specializes in large-scale public installations and has produced works for Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the National Aquarium, the de Young Museum, and many others. Ink Dwell
Spring 2025 Almanac: Madrones and Gophers
Life during spring can take your breath away.
Winter 2025 Almanac: Salamanders and Sperm Whales
Life during winter is full of conversation.
Fall 2024 Almanac: The Ocean
Ocean life has its seasons, just like land. In fall, furious upwelling relaxes; warmer water pushes toward shore. A tranquil pause before winter’s storms.
Summer 2024 Almanac: Meteors, Tree Fog, and Katydid Romance
Some happenings enigmatic or unnoticed—and some that can't be unseen.
Fall 2023 Almanac: Condors, Cones, and Raccoons
When you’re the biggest bird in North America, it takes a little while to grow up. Illustrations by Jane Kim.
Summer 2023 Almanac: Barnacles, Bats, and Berries
This issue's almanac features barnacles, berries, Steller's jays, and more.
Bay Area Nature Spring Almanac: Ringtails and Bushtits
This spring features ephemeral amphibians, sticky flowers, architectural bushtits, elusive not-cats, ocean drifters, and various antler enthusiasts.
Winter 2023 Almanac: Fireballs and Butter
Keep your eye out for these winter wonders.
Species to Look For in Fall 2022
Elusive salamanders, flying spiders, shadowy sculpins, sapsuckers, lone-ranger bats, and waxy white snowberries.
