The Surprising Biodiversity in Golden Gate Park
The city park is home to an old-growth forest, plus abundant birds and a growing number of native plants.
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Climbing the Bay Area’s Geologic Past
Millions of years of slowly moving tectonic plates created a playground for rock climbers.
Newsom Wants Prop 4 Funds for Golden Gate Fields. Some Local Conservationists Have Other Priorities.
“This timeline is moving quicker than anyone imagined,” says an East Bay parks rep.
Point Reyes Is ‘Reimagining’ Its Trails, and Wants Your Input
More than six decades later, Point Reyes National Seashore's 150 miles of trails are being reconsidered from the ground up.
A Stunning Preserve on the Sonoma Coast Is Open
Estero Americano Coast Preserve is home to migrating birds, rare grasses, and in the spring, carpets of wildflowers.
Where the Tides Have Returned
Lookout Slough, the largest wetland restoration in the Delta, provides 26 miles of channels explorable by nonmotorized boat.
The Magic of Small, Outdoor Spaces
You do not need much to be transported, to become aware of what a city can be, in between its apartment buildings and sidewalks and storefronts.
Where to See Vernal Pools This Spring
After the winter rains, these temporary pools often transform into rings of wildflowers.
One Way to Celebrate Black History Month: Go for a Hike
What does nature mean for Black community? Our photography fellow kicks off a new project.
Paddling a Resurrected Wetland
A formerly barren landscape transforms into thriving habitat at Pacheco Marsh in Martinez.
