Butterflies in bloom
Have you ever seen a butterfly emerge from its pupa? Now's your chance.
Science and Nature
Intermissions
Rick Lewis evokes the phrase, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Where other people see industry and ugliness, he finds the bright and the beautiful. Where other people...
Bald eagles have returned to nest at Anthony Chabot
Bald eagles have returned to nest for a second year in a restricted section of the park.
What’s a tiger swallowtail doing in downtown San Francisco?
This riparian butterfly species finds suitable habitat in the tall buildings and wide spaces of Market Street. Advocates aim to keep them there.
Muir Beach closes for summer, semi-finalists picked for museum at Crissy Field
The very popular Muir Beach closed this summer to drive-ins for habitat restoration work, and other Bay Area nature news.
Surge of pine siskins means dead birds, but also new neighbors
We've been hearing a lot about dead pine siskins all over the country. Turns out it's natural, and it might mean more siskins in more places for a while.
Harbor seals pupping at Point Reyes
The best time to watch harbor seals is the first week of May, and the biggest concentration is right in our backyard: Point Reyes National Seashore.
Getting Outside: Good for All Ages
Inspired by her grandparents’ love of the outdoors, South Bay biotech executive Anne Ferguson founded an organization that helps older adults feel good about getting outside and engaging with nature....
A Surprise Circle of Redwoods
Another father-son geocaching adventure, this time revealing a very tall trees that seem to hide in plain sight.
“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...
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