A Child’s Book of Habitat
Wildlife biologist and environmental science writer (and former Bay Nature contributing editor) Matthew Bettelheim temporarily switched out of his academic mode to write a children’s book that is coming out...
Kids and Nature
Before the Annual Fungus Fair, It’s All About Finding the Right Mushroom
Served in French dishes under the alias pom pom du blanc, lion’s mane has a texture and taste resembling lobster or shrimp. Chris Schoenstein, a lifelong enthusiast and member of...
Video: Learning with Palo Alto’s Environmental Volunteers
For decades, the Palo Alto-based Environmental Volunteers have shown kids the wonders of nature all around them.
Bay Nature’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
Struggling to find that perfect gift? Look no further with Bay Nature's 2013 holiday gift guide.
Traditional and Modern Methods of Acorn Preparation
Bay Area oaks are prolific, but acorn use has diminished within the last 200 years. With the help of modern kitchenware you can rediscover the art of acorn preparation and...
Pumpkins, Pies and Produce: Harvest Festivals in the Bay Area
As the fog lifts and clear days fill the week, it is a sure sign that fall in the Bay Area is upon us. And what better way to celebrate...
Turning Over a New Leaf
“Phenology studies the seasonal cycles in nature, such as when flowers bloom, insects hatch, and birds migrate. In the era of climate change, the science of seasonal observation has taken...
Get outside with the kids: Bay Nature’s top family picks
Lazy summer days on your hands? Now's the time to explore nature with the kids.
Oakland’s Bug Guy Wants You to Like Bugs Too
Eddie Dunbar has helped make Oakland a bit friendlier towards the Bay Area's creepy-crawlies.
Finding biodiversity in a bucket
Famed National Geographic photographer David Liittschwager teams up to bring the power of "one cubic foot" to the masses.
