Birding By Kayak at Big Break Regional Shoreline in the East Bay
Big Break, near the confluence of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers, is a hotspot for birds. A great way to see them is by kayak.
Exploration
A Landscape Shaped by Art in the Santa Cruz Mountains
At an artists' retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a chance to see art and nature mix.
Western Sycamores Speak of an Older California
Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore. Trail: 5 mi, 88 ft elevation gain, loop
Hiking With Dad: A Daughter Helps Her Father Explore the Accessibility of the East Bay Parks
When Kathleen Richards' father had a stroke, she set out into the parks to let nature aid his recovery.
A Nature-Inspired Place Opens for Kids to Play in San José
Bill's Backyard: Bridge to Nature is designed to be a hybrid between a playground and a nature park.
The Nature of Marin’s Famed Dipsea Trail
Mount Tamalpais State Park in Mill Valley. Trail: 14 mi, 4,107 ft elevation gain, out-and-back
Summer Algal Bloom and Aquatic Grass Growth Forces Boats Off the Water in Berkeley’s Aquatic Park
A yellow-brown blanket covers the Berkeley Aquatic Park lagoon.
Tribal Chairman Sarris on the Charms of Tolay Lake
Tolay Lake Regional Park in Sonoma. Trail: 3.1 mi, 164 ft elevation gain, loop
At a Snail’s Place
The surprising, spiraling story of why sea snails live where they live.
Letter to the Editor: Protecting Diversity Is the Opposite of Xenophobia
Some non-native species are okay. But not all of them.
