How to Become a Curious Pilgrim in Nature
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...
Exploration
School’s Out(side)
Can California teach an understanding of the natural world to every K-12 schoolkid in the state?
The East Bay By Horseback
The East Bay Hills have a long equestrian tradition.
An Ode, a Map, and Details About the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Trail
Writer/illustrator Obi Kaufmann treks the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Trail
Grasslands with Soaring Pacific Views and Hawks
Jenner Headlands Preserve in Jenner. Trail: 15.5 mi, 3,690 ft elevation gain, out & back
The Guadalupe River and the Hidden Heart of San José
Guadalupe River Trail in San Jose. Trail: 9.5 mi, 137 ft elevation gain, point-to-point
Where to Find Redwoods Close to Home in the Bay Area
A new tool for finding parks.
New Academy of Sciences Exhibit Explores Coastal California’s Giants of Land and Sea
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
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.
Discover the Rare Blooms of Huckleberry Preserve in the East Bay Hills
Rare plants are common in California. Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve sits in an ideal location to display some of the rarest of them.
