Pinnacles tests out tribe’s fire tradition
When Europeans arrived at what is now Pinnacles National Monument, the land was not exactly a “pristine” or “untouched” vision of nature, but rather a managed ecosystem that itself had...
Conservation
Fake grass in Golden Gate Park worries bird advocates
The Beach Chalet Athletic Fields may not seem like an ecological oasis, but environmentalists are fighting a San Francisco plan to replace natural grass with artificial turf. They say the...
Looking for that special Tat? Bay Area Millennials inked with endangered species
The name of the project is Tatzoo. The game is a good-natured competition among Bay Area Millennials concerned about local endangered species, and not afraid to show it -- permanently.
High tech robots may launch new era in ocean exploration
Four surfboard-sized vehicles set sail off the coast of the San Francisco Bay on Thursday in an attempt to break world records in ocean exploration and robotics. The “wave gliders”...
Beyond the Bounty at Food Landscape Forum
Panelists at a sold-out forum on November 16 talked about their farming and farm-education enterprises on the San Mateo Coast, San Francisco, West Marin, and Santa Rosa. From food sovereignty...
Jewish Farm Brings Spirit to the Art of Cultivation
Urban Adamah is a one-acre farm and Jewish environmental education center that recently opened in West Berkeley, just a stone’s throw from Interstate 80. Named for the Hebrew word for...
Steering the Ship of Wetlands Conservation
Beth Huning's current position as Coordinator of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture isn't her first role in the field of wetlands conservation, but it certainly is one that brings...
Oakland’s Claremont Canyon, 20 Years After the Fire
Two decades ago, parts of Claremont Canyon burned in one of the largest wildfires the Bay Area has ever seen. Since then, neighbors have steadily worked to make themselves at...
Should National Parks Allow Air Tours?
Two air tour operators got a provisional green light for low-flying air tours over the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes. Meanwhile, a long-term Air Tour Management Plan...
A Sweeping View of the Natural Beauty of Napa Valley
This park near downtown Napa has been run by volunteers for decades. Great views and extensive trails make it worth a visit.
