Bay Area on Track to Meet Ambitious 50×50 Conservation Goal
“There’s a story behind each and every property. There are the wins, the losses, there are the struggles,” one conservationist says. “And it’s not over.”
Category: Biodiversity
Meet a Newly Named Nudibranch With a Unique Approach to Sex
Scientists spotted Doto urak 40 years ago but are just discovering the full glory of its weirdness.
What Species Are San Francisco’s Parrots? It’s Complicated.
A new genomic study suggests they’re their own thing. That’s probably thanks to one bold bird.
Putting on Your Moth Goggles
Two moth enthusiasts chat about getting started with mothing.
Tips for Moth-Lighting
First, tack up a white sheet outside, on a wall, fence, tree, or clothesline.
Day-Flying Adult Moths in Spring
A guide to some day-flying moths you can see in the springtime.
Spring 2026 Almanac: Sounds of the Season
Life in spring ... sings.
Sensing Is Becoming
How a rootless parasitic plant blossoms in spring.
Moth Goggles
We’re surrounded by a world of insects that we barely notice. Put on your goggles and get immersed in the riot of colors and patterns, and the lives of moths.
