Spring 2026 Almanac: Sounds of the Season
Life in spring ... sings.
Category: Biodiversity
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.
Seaside Subterfuge
When you’re tidepooling this spring, an encrusted crustacean might surprise you.
When Summer Heat Arrives in March
In an unprecedented heat wave, we check in on the newts, the bears, the mussels, and all those flowers that just woke up for spring.
Otherworldly Light
Winter is the ideal season to see UV fluorescent organisms in the Bay Area.
Winter 2026 Almanac: Sea Stars and Scoters
Life during winter can have ups and downs over the years.
Some Birds in the Bay Are Doing OK
The first update to a local State of the Birds report in 14 years shows restoration working—and some puzzling declines.
