How long do hummingbird parents take care of their young?
How Long Do Baby Hummingbirds Stay in a Nest?
April 25, 2019 •
Urban Nature
In the San Francisco Bay Area, slices of nature pop up in the most unexpected places, a testament to the region's wealth in biodiversity and the resilience of its natural systems. Bringing nature to urban areas is not just about ensuring the survival of species, but enhancing people's quality of life through a fulfillment of our innate need to be with nature.
Caught on Camera: The Presidio’s Coyotes When People Aren’t Around
April 8, 2019 •
Most coyotes won’t stay within the Presidio’s relatively safe confines.
Meet a Butterfly Illustrator and His Three-Year Project to Paint the Gossamer Wings
March 25, 2019 •
Liam O’Brien went from Broadway actor to butterfly observer … and then some.
The City Nature Challenge Returns With More People, Places, and Nature
March 25, 2019 •
The global citizen science competition returns April 27-May 3.
San Francisco Opens a New Campground at Sunrise Point
March 20, 2019 •
Residents and advocates turn to the challenge of keeping it welcome.
Natural Green for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2019 •
What are some green things to see in nature in the Bay Area?
In the Shadow of the Xerces Blue
March 14, 2019 •
San Francisco tries to change the conditions that once made it famous for butterfly extinction
Ospreys’ Recovery From Pollution and Shooting is a Global Conservation Success Story
February 26, 2019 •
Ospreys have made a spectacular recovery from chemical pollution, guns and traps, thanks to many dedicated conservationists and an amazing ability to thrive in close quarters with humans.
Counting Birds, Who are Counting on Humanity
February 8, 2019 •
In a dark year, citizen science can shine a light on the natural world — and on humanity.
Crows are Wicked Smart
December 28, 2018 •
Should an animal’s intelligence change the way we treat it?