San Francisco Mulls Commercial Butterfly Release Ban
San Francisco may become the first U.S. city to ban the release of commercially raised butterflies at ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and charity events.
Science and Nature
What’s up with this Hummingbird?
A Palo Alto based reader sent in a photograph she took of a pretty funky looking hummingbird. "What's up with this hummingbird's face?" she asked.
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...
Restoring Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge has been shaped by industry and development leaving its three endemic and endangered species clinging to their habitat. But in a recent partnership between the...
How Can You Tell a True Turkey Tail from an Imposter?
Bracket fungi, named for their shelf-like structure, can often be seen fanned out of decaying wood. How can you identify them?
Becky Jaffe and the Art of Biophilia
Nature photographer Becky Jaffe on art, photography and biophilia.
Sea Lion Escapes in West Marin, Burrowing Owl Family Leave Freeway Safely
A sea lion escapes in West Marin and later recaptured in a cow pasture and more Bay Area nature news...
Bay Researchers Fight Uphill Battle with Invasive Cordgrass
Three years ago, managers at the Invasive Spartina Project thought they’d be almost out of a job by now. But while the ruthless and hybridizing cordgrass hasn't spread any more,...
Roam If You Want To
A life-changing accident gave former Cal academic Ronn Patterson time to think long and hard about his life path. He ended up founding Dolphin Charters, which leads guided natural history...
Painted Redstart in Berkeley: A first for Alameda County
This weekend, hundreds of bird enthusiasts flocked to a quiet southside Berkeley neighborhood to catch a glimpse of a beautiful North American breeding bird that has never before been sighted...
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