Fascinating creatures, miniature works of art, critical links in the web of life — bugs are so much more than pests.
How to See Insects
May 1, 2019 •
Essays
Original essays about conservation, science, and natural history in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Importance of Having Insects
May 1, 2019 •
A number of sensational new papers warn of a global insect die-off. Has the apocalypse arrived in Northern California?
Indigenous Educators Fight for an Accurate History of California
April 30, 2019 •
This story was originally published at High Country News (hcn.org) on April 19, 2019 Gregg Castro first roamed the Santa Lucia Mountains at the age of 8, going out with his father to hunt deer and wild pigs in the … Read more
San Francisco Opens a New Campground at Sunrise Point
March 20, 2019 •
Residents and advocates turn to the challenge of keeping it welcome.
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
Gavin Newsom Has the Opportunity to Make Climate Change Adaptation California’s Priority
January 7, 2019 •
Faith Kearns writes that new Governor Gavin Newsom should focus on adapting to the climate changes we are already seeing – as well as those scientists predict are coming – without giving up outgoing governor Jerry Brown’s mission to stem further changes by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Feeling Like an Outsider in an Outside World
November 27, 2018 •
The park ranger who’s popularized the #AsianOutsider hashtag explains how he sees the Bay Area outdoors movement changing.
Stepping Up Podcast: City Hall vs. Big Oil
November 2, 2018 •
A new podcast highlights local climate activism.
What’s In a Scientific Name? A Story.
October 26, 2018 •
Scientific names can be a pain. But they’re a way to see the world around us with greater clarity.
The Importance of Our Natural Infrastructure
October 15, 2018 •
A first-of-its kind ballot measure in San Jose would fund conservation as a flood solution.