If you head north along the coast this spring, take time to discover the pygmy forests growing (very slowly) in the uplands of Mendocino.
Explore the Pygmy Forests of Van Damme State Park
March 30, 2021 •
Exploration
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Birding the Botanic Garden
January 3, 2021 •
The Botanic Garden Bird Survey Team has recorded all of the birds they’ve observed in this corner of Tilden Regional Park, specifically tracking which species visit and when, what they eat, and the materials they use to build nests.
See the Long-Tailed Weasel in Half Moon Bay
December 9, 2020 •
Half Moon Bay is a great place to see an elusive small carnivore.
Watch the Restoration of a Watershed on Marsh Creek Trail
September 27, 2020 •
From Marsh Creek Regional Trail, see some of the newest projects restoring this watershed for salmon, beaver, and tricolored blackbirds.
School Districts Attempt to Revive Outdoor Education Programs Slashed During the Pandemic
July 16, 2020 •
This story was first published by EdSource, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing analysis on key education issues facing the state and nation. Read the original story here. Many outdoor education programs in California have shut down in the … Read more
Lord of the Flies
June 21, 2020 •
Bored at home? Learn how to train common flies to ride on your finger like miniature falcons.
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April 30, 2020 •
The focus on nature right now might seem counterintuitive. On the contrary, being outside is recognized as an essential activity.
A Behind the Scenes Look at Point Reyes National Seashore
April 20, 2020 •
Editor’s note: Since the writing of this article, visitation restrictions have been placed on state and national parks due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and efforts to mitigate its spread. There is currently a shelter-in-place order in effect for California. For … Read more
Tending the Wild at Skyline Gardens
March 24, 2020 •
Skyline Gardens, an incredible hotspot for California native plants with sweeping views, doesn’t look like a garden. But it is.
The Spine of California
March 24, 2020 •
Is the Diablo Range the next great California conservation story?