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.
Flower Piano: Music in Harmony with Nature
June 26, 2018 •
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Discover the Rare Blooms of Huckleberry Preserve in the East Bay Hills
March 30, 2018 •
Rare plants are common in California. Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve sits in an ideal location to display some of the rarest of them.
Birding By Kayak at Big Break Regional Shoreline in the East Bay
January 2, 2018 •
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.
A Landscape Shaped by Art in the Santa Cruz Mountains
January 2, 2018 •
At an artists’ retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a chance to see art and nature mix.
Hiking With Dad: A Daughter Helps Her Father Explore the Accessibility of the East Bay Parks
September 25, 2017 •
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
September 25, 2017 •
Bill’s Backyard: Bridge to Nature is designed to be a hybrid between a playground and a nature park.
The Nature of the Dipsea Race
September 25, 2017 •
Nature is a high-impact participant in the nation’s oldest cross-country running competition.
Summer Algal Bloom and Aquatic Grass Growth Forces Boats Off the Water in Berkeley’s Aquatic Park
July 27, 2017 •
A yellow-brown blanket covers the Berkeley Aquatic Park lagoon.
At a Snail’s Place
April 19, 2017 •
The surprising, spiraling story of why sea snails live where they live.
Letter to the Editor: Protecting Diversity Is the Opposite of Xenophobia
February 23, 2017 •
Some non-native species are okay. But not all of them.