Moss Knows How to Wait
Mosses are not particularly competitive; they do not crowd out other species. They find a foothold where there are the proper resources: moisture, a place to tuck their rhizoid roots....
Category: Perspective
Opinion pieces and perspective from people connected to nature in Northern California.
On the (Oddly Satisfying) War Against Invasive Species
Invasive species removal is a long game. If you see the entire job before you, you may despair. But if you keep your head down and only look at what’s...
Publisher’s Letter: Connecting People, Places and Action
Wes Radez writes: "I have joined this team because I believe that environmental literacy connects people with places, motivating us to explore our natural world and work toward an equitable...
Cheeky Bobcat Kitten, Owl on the Hunt: How a Young Wildlife Photographer Gets the Goods
You don’t have to go far. But it helps to spend all your spare time in the woods. That's what Vishal Subramanyan, 20, does.
How Many Birds Can Be Found in the Bay Area in One Day?
Behind the scenes of a frenetic, 13-hour birding challenge.
Sea Otters in San Francisco?
Ever since the 1930s, when an improbable remnant colony of sea otters was discovered off the rugged Big Sur coast after more than a century of intensive fur hunting, Californians...
We Can’t Rely on Drought-Busting Atmospheric Rivers Anymore
Atmospheric rivers are nothing short of a miracle for California. But climate change is altering their character.
How to Safely Recreate on Burned Land
With millions of acres burned in the last two years, it's likely you'll pass through a burned area.
Why October Rain Matters
Major October rain is in the forecast for the first time in five years. As they say in sports, sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.
