Paul Epstein

Steve Costa, co-founder of Point Reyes Books

Charting the Geographies of Hope

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On the very edge of the North American tectonic plate, surrounded by ranches and wetlands and everyone’s favorite  park — Point Reyes National Seashore  — sits the town of Point Reyes Station. And in the center of town (it’s all the … Read more

Claire Schoen, Web Storyteller

Documenting the rising tide

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Since the 1970s, Claire Schoen has been producing environmental documentaries in a variety of formats, from photography to film to radio. She’s recently expanded her repertoire to take advantage of online opportunities as a “web storyteller.” Her current project, RISE: Climate Change … Read more

Carol Johnson, East Bay Regional Parks Foundation

An Outdoor Bill of Rights for Kids

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Some people work full time on behalf of environmental education. Carol Johnson works double-time. As both the Assistant General Manager of Public Affairs for the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and the Executive Director of the Regional Parks Foundation, … Read more

Geocaches around the Bay Area

Get started geocaching on EarthCache Day

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Today, it turns out, is the sixth annual “EarthCache Day.” What the heck is that? It’s a natural-sciences-flavored version of geocaching—the increasingly popular practice of using portable GPS devices, or smart phones, to find special hidden boxes or other items … Read more

harbor seals

Inspired by the Natural World

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An interview with Frans Lanting, an internationally renowned wildlife photographer who moved to Santa Cruz 30 years ago and never looked back.