Liam O’Brien went from Broadway actor to butterfly observer … and then some.
The Surprising Story of the Color in a Butterfly’s Wing
How does a butterfly get its green? It’s not pigment.
An Ecopoetry Collection that “Articulates Reality” for California Nature-Lovers
There’s deep joy in articulating reality, the poems in this new collection make clear—the simple reward of seeing the world as it is.
Winter Almanac: An Illustrated Guide to Northern California Nature
Illustrator Jane Kim and the California Center for Natural History share six species to watch for this winter.
The Art of Attentiveness: Q&A With Tanja Geis
Berkeley-based artist Tanja Geis explores the inherent value of nonhuman life.
Our Favorite Bay Nature Photos of 2018
Favorite pictures published in Bay Nature in 2018, from the Bay Nature editors.
Bay Area Filmmaker Looks for Answers About the Future of Wildfire
Kevin White hopes we can re-think our relationship to fire.
New Academy of Sciences Exhibit Explores Coastal California’s Giants of Land and Sea
A new Academy exhibit showcases iconic giants of the region while celebrating the details that make California unique.
Flower Piano: Music in Harmony with Nature
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.
A Landscape Shaped by Art in the Santa Cruz Mountains
At an artists’ retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a chance to see art and nature mix.