How a Plant and an Ant Help Each Other to Survive
Vetch and Argentine ants cooperate, exchanging food for protection.
Botany
A Gardener in the World
Can the native plant movement outlast its scientific and cultural critics?
Fantastic Ferns and Where to Find Them
Winter in the Bay Area is a good time to spot the lesser-known stage of ferns
Fall 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 fall.
The Discovery of the Oldest Redwood South of Mendocino Marks a New Era
The mammoth McApin Tree is not just the venerable elder in its grove. It’s thought the giant redwood holds within its fire-charred rings the surrounding forest’s formative secrets.
What Do I Do About Poison Hemlock Near My Yard?
A reader has poison hemlock growing near his yard. What should he do?
Are There Any Plants That Do Not Photosynthesize?
Can a plant live without photosynthesizing?
Discover the Rare Blooms of Huckleberry Preserve in the East Bay Hills
Rare plants are common in California. Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve sits in an ideal location to display some of the rarest of them.
What Wildflowers Tell You About the North Bay Fires
In burned areas of the North Bay, spring bloom patterns reveal burn patterns.
Treasure Hunt: Flowers You Might Find After a Fire
What flowers might botanists see in the North Bay this spring?
