Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction
Noted environmental author Mary Ellen Hannibal was moved to write about large-scale efforts to protect the planet after watching conservation scientists weep as they shared their fears.
Author Archives: Paul Epstein
Finding New Words for Nature
Northern California naturalist David Lukas' latest book encourages people to "take back" nature by creating a new lexicon for natural phenomena.
Shaping Ocean Plastic into Awareness
Engaging kids in art is second nature to renowned environmental artist and mom Lee Lee, whose collaborative art tiles project, DEBRIS, sprung out of her concern for her newborn son Thatcher's future in a world overrun by single-use plastics.
Q&A: Point Reyes Photographer Daniel Dietrich and the Ethics of Shooting the Wild
Acclaimed Inverness-based wildlife photographer Daniel Dietrich is raising awareness around the shifty practice of owl baiting in the quest for the perfect shot.
A Sustainable Ocean Harvest
Exploring the world of kelp with Rising Tides Sea Vegetables' Larry Knowles.
Young South Bay habitat hero engages kids in refuge conservation
2014 Brower Youth Award winner Lynnea Shuck talks about her Junior Refuge Ranger program.
Saying “Yes” to Habitat Gardens
Award-winning master gardener Kate Frey believes gardens should be for more than just show.
Q&A: Pixar Animator Simon Christen on His Remarkable Time-Lapse of Bay Area Fog
Somewhere between animation and photography, Swiss-born Simon Christen has found his happy place: time-lapse photography. His “day job” is as an animator for Pixar Studios in Emeryville. But in his “spare time” he has found widespread recognition through his series … Read more
Singing the Praises of our Local Creeks
“I am fortunate to live near Las Gallinas Creek, so I get to see it every day. Its beauty has been a great source of inspiration to me for many years, and that’s why I wrote my song Glory Day.” … Read more
The Inner Visions of Mark Kitchell
“We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then and have known ever since that there was something new to me in those eyes, something known only to her … Read more
