They’re one of the most sought-after edible mushrooms in the world. At least 10 species live in the Bay Area.
Where Do Morel Mushrooms Grow in Northern California?
May 14, 2019 •
Ask the Naturalist
What do you want to know about the natural world? Thanks to donations from readers like you, Bay Nature has teamed up with the naturalists at the California Center for Natural History to answer your questions about the world every other Tuesday. Some questions find their way to naturalist Michael Ellis, whose answers appear in our quarterly print magazine. Email us your questions at atn@baynature.org!
How Long Do Baby Hummingbirds Stay in a Nest?
April 25, 2019 •
How long do hummingbird parents take care of their young?
What Does Trampling Do to Wildflowers?
April 17, 2019 •
How much damage does trampling do to wildflowers? No other state is as iconic for its flora as California, so it’s no surprise that thousands of Californians have flocked to Southern California to experience wildflower heaven in this year’s “super … Read more
Why Do Flowers Exist?
March 25, 2019 •
The world was not always so colorful.
Natural Green for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2019 •
What are some green things to see in nature in the Bay Area?
Was That A Cold Winter? Not Entirely.
March 5, 2019 •
Why was it so cold this winter? Temperatures this February in the Bay Area were colder than we’ve been accustomed to as of late, and this will go down as the coolest February in 30 years for some locations. But … Read more
Should I Worry About Death Cap Mushrooms in California?
February 19, 2019 •
A mycologist’s perspective on the spread of a deadly poisonous mushroom across the United States.
What are Some of the Best Lesser-Known Nature Places in the Bay Area?
February 5, 2019 •
Everyone’s heard about Muir Woods. Where can you go to get away from the crowds and still see the nature that makes Northern California is famous?
Why Do Earthworms Surface After a Rain?
December 28, 2018 •
Worms, always on the hunt for just the right humidity and temperature, are picky creatures.
If the Green Stuff in the California Trees Is Not Spanish Moss, What Is It?
December 18, 2018 •
They’re long and stringy and they hang from trees in the fog zone …