Letter from the Publisher: Bay Nature and a Changing Planet
We’re looking forward to celebrating Bay Nature’s 10th anniversary in January, while wondering what happened to summer--and what’s in store for our climate.
Science and Nature
Making a PLAN for Badgers
Where suburban houses give way to grassy fields on the outskirts of Petaluma, a dedicated group of neighbors has spent ten years working to preserve habitat for the elusive American...
A Squabble of Gulls
Gulls don’t inspire the awe that a golden eagle or red-tailed hawk does. Or the affection we feel for hummingbirds. But the Bay Area’s dozen gull species are true survivors: Adaptable, voracious predators,...
Naturalist’s Notebook: Go See the Beavers in Martinez
The town of Martinez has learned to love its beavers, who've become famous and opened a whole community to the idea that downtown is even better with a bit of...
Book Review: A State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California
This book is an unmatched picture--in paintings and words-- of what California might have been like before the arrival of Europeans.
Pinnacles National Park, a Year-Round Oasis for Plants, Animals, and People
Volcanic drama, bat caves, diverse wildlife, roadless vistas: Pinnacles National Monument is definitely worth the trip.
Book Review: California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names
by Erwin G. Gudde (revised by William Bright), UC Press, 2010, 496 pages, $27.50 What’s in a name? Sometimes rich history and intriguing stories. The 40th-anniversary edition of California Place...
Sturgeon, a Fish Out of Time
If the chef at your local cafe listed fresh triceratops or plesiosaur on the menu, it would surely get your attention as being out of place--and time. But sturgeon, whose...
“Nature Belongs in Our Cities”
Ruth Gravanis is a long-time advocate for the protection and restoration of San Francisco's natural ecosystems. In her efforts to preserve these precious remnants, she has volunteered countless hours with...
Book Review: California Rocks! A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Golden State
A well-written and illustrated guide to California geology, including about a dozen spots in the Bay Area.
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