Q&A: Ken Layne and a New Voice in Nature Writing on the Web
It's rare to see someone trying to bring a new nature publication into the world. But with the March launch of Greenfriar, Bay Area-based writer Ken Layne is doing just that.
History
Map Sense: From Topos to Tablets at the East Bay Regional Parks
Every map tells a story -- about the world, and about the person who made it.
Letter from the Publisher: Watching Mount Diablo Heal Itself
I have a mixed reaction when I hear that a place I know and love has been hit by wildfire. On the one hand, there’s a visceral recoil: Will this cherished place survive? But on the other hand, there’s a thrill that comes from anticipating dramatic changes to a familiar landscape.
The Man Who Sees the Trash
Richard James, who keeps the beaches of Point Reyes as litter-free as he can, has an obsessive eye for the discordant note of trash. His life as a park volunteer comes with a lesson: You learn strange things when you pick up after the world.
Traditional and Modern Methods of Acorn Preparation
Bay Area oaks are prolific, but acorn use has diminished within the last 200 years. With the help of modern kitchenware you can rediscover the art of acorn preparation and its rich history grounded in Native American traditions.
Fording a Troublesome Creek
Todd Evans aims for cultural and historical authenticity in his plays. His latest work, Troublesome Creek, celebrates the life of environmental writer and activist Rachel Carson, who lands in a small Kentucky mining town in the 1960s to defend her … Read more
Oakland Museum’s new science gallery opens May 31
On May 31, the Oakland Museum will open its overhauled science gallery, the world's largest museum exhibit focused on California’s habitats and wildlife.
“Paint slowly and carry a small brush”
Internationally acclaimed painter Jeff Long, known primarily for his abstract works, has lately taken up his brush in defense of Western birds and other wildlife. Referencing the classic bird illustrations of John James Audubon, Long’s monumental and highly detailed paintings … Read more
Mount Davidson’s Iconic Eucalyptus Falls to the Wind
The dead eucalyptus had its admirers and opponents. Now it's gone forever.
Bringing life back to Mountain Lake
San Francisco's only remaining natural lake has experienced dramatic changes over its 2,000 year history, and is about to see another one.
