Naturalist’s Notebook: See the World in a Velella
Did you know that you an find an echo of the spin of the planet in the sails of the by-the-wind sailors that wash ashore in spring and early summer?
Category: From the Magazine
Putting on Your Moth Goggles
Two moth enthusiasts chat about getting started with mothing.
Tips for Moth-Lighting
First, tack up a white sheet outside, on a wall, fence, tree, or clothesline.
Day-Flying Adult Moths in Spring
A guide to some day-flying moths you can see in the springtime.
Volcano Baby
How the Sutter Buttes turned up, all alone, in the Central Valley.
The Intelligence of Bird Nests
How could a creature with such a small brain create something so exquisite?
Moth Goggles
We’re surrounded by a world of insects that we barely notice. Put on your goggles and get immersed in the riot of colors and patterns, and the lives of moths.
Seaside Subterfuge
When you’re tidepooling this spring, an encrusted crustacean might surprise you.
A Burned Big Basin is Reborn
As trails reopen, visiting is a chance to see a forest in progress.
