Spring 2026 Almanac: Sounds of the Season
Life in spring ... sings.
Category: From the Magazine
Editor’s Letter: Adventure Crew
With a little luck we have all found the people who are regularly game to join, or plan, our outdoor adventures.
Sensing Is Becoming
How a rootless parasitic plant blossoms in spring.
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.
Winter 2026 Stewardship Opportunities: Out and About
From escorting newts to counting waterbirds, there are plenty of ways to help local nature this winter.
Swimming in the Bay: Winter Clean
Even in winter, Bay water is mostly safe to swim in. It smells good. It tastes fine.
California’s Blackbird
The tricolored blackbird traverses the Golden State with cat calls and friends.
A Particular Here, Now
It is a human impulse to wonder at the limits of what we know through experience alone.
