This story was originally published at High Country News (hcn.org) on April 19, 2019 Gregg Castro first roamed the Santa Lucia Mountains at the age of 8, going out with his father to hunt deer and wild pigs in the … Read more
Bird Savant
John Robinson has 20/15 vision and perfect auditory recall. But he’s dedicated his life to the idea that anyone can learn to bird.
2019 Environmental Education Hero Anthony Khalil Works for Equity in Fast-Changing San Francisco
If you told the teenage Anthony Khalil that someday he would be a mentor, educator, and leader in the fight for environmental justice, he may not have believed it. Back then he just loved to be outside. For the young … Read more
San Francisco Opens a New Campground at Sunrise Point
Residents and advocates turn to the challenge of keeping it welcome.
School’s Out(side)
Can California teach an understanding of the natural world to every K-12 schoolkid in the state?
Racial and Ethnic Minorities are More Vulnerable to Wildfires
Some people are more affected by wildfires than others
Cleaning Up Toxic Sites Shouldn’t Clear Out the Neighbors
UC Santa Cruz Sociologist Lindsey Dillon says cleanup shouldn’t mean displacement.
Why I’m Starting a Community College Natural History Program in 2018
What’s the value of dusty old natural history in the modern world? More than you might think, says Brad Balukjian.
UC Berkeley Study: Experiencing ‘Awe’ in Nature Can Bring Healing
A UC Berkeley study looks at underserved youth and veterans and finds apparent healing benefits to time in nature.
Do Parks Push People Out?
Parks improve health and fight climate change. But not all parks affect a community in the same way — and the question is: “Who’s it for?”