Residents and advocates turn to the challenge of keeping it welcome.
San Francisco Opens a New Campground at Sunrise Point
March 20, 2019 •
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How to Become a Curious Pilgrim in Nature
February 28, 2019 •
Walking attentively in a natural landscape appears to be trending now as a form of pilgrimage, folded into the inquiry called spiritual ecology. I’ve become quite curious about the particulars of this practice, so I’ve set out to learn about … Read more
School’s Out(side)
December 28, 2018 •
Can California teach an understanding of the natural world to every K-12 schoolkid in the state?
The East Bay By Horseback
December 28, 2018 •
The East Bay Hills have a long equestrian tradition.
An Ode, a Map, and Details About the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Trail
October 1, 2018 •
Writer/illustrator Obi Kaufmann treks the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Trail
Soaring Views and Hawks Highlight New Jenner Headlands Preserve
October 1, 2018 •
A 5,600-acre new park opens to the public in 2018, featuring stunning views and a highway of hawks overhead.
The Guadalupe River and the Hidden Heart of San José
June 27, 2018 •
The Guadalupe River winds its way through history, both natural and human.
Where to Find Redwoods Close to Home in the Bay Area
June 27, 2018 •
A new tool for finding parks.
New Academy of Sciences Exhibit Explores Coastal California’s Giants of Land and Sea
June 27, 2018 •
A new Academy exhibit showcases iconic giants of the region while celebrating the details that make California unique.
Flower Piano: Music in Harmony with Nature
June 26, 2018 •
What began as an impromptu piano-playing performance on the coast of Half Moon Bay has blossomed into an annual, interactive celebration of music in nature.