When a pet goes missing, urban coyotes can quickly develop a bad rap. But many wildlife experts say it’s not the coyotes who need better management — it’s us.
Keeping the peace with urban coyotes
November 7, 2012 •
Urban Nature
In the San Francisco Bay Area, slices of nature pop up in the most unexpected places, a testament to the region's wealth in biodiversity and the resilience of its natural systems. Bringing nature to urban areas is not just about ensuring the survival of species, but enhancing people's quality of life through a fulfillment of our innate need to be with nature.
Year of the Bay sets sail
November 1, 2012 •
On November 1, the historic ship the Alma set sail from the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park on the north end of the city, bound for its birthplace, Hunter’s Point, which it hadn’t visited for several decades. The Alma … Read more
Fight for Daly City Dunes
October 26, 2012 •
Remnant dunes in Daly City hint at the long-lost sands of San Francisco. And the folks at San Bruno Mountain Watch would like to keep it that way, despite proposals to build houses here.
A ballot battle over San Francisco parks funding
October 22, 2012 •
It would seem a no-brainer in eco-minded San Francisco that a $195 million bond to spruce up city parks would get a thumbs up on election day. Which is why it’s surprising that environmental groups are against it.
Amy Meyer: “All our gains are temporary”
October 15, 2012 •
An interview with the “Mother of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.”
A new oasis in southeast San Francisco
October 11, 2012 •
In a polluted industrial area in southeast San Francisco, city agencies and naturalists are carving out a series of oases along the San Francisco Bay meant to bring back wildlife and visitors.
Oakland getting more mini-parks
October 1, 2012 •
Oakland is expanding the number “parklets” to bring more green to urban residents.
Grasslands behind Sign Hill inspire conservation campaign
September 20, 2012 •
South San Francisco may be “THE INDUSTRIAL CITY,” as stated on the hillside overlooking the town of warehouses and industrial parks on the outskirts of SFO. But nestled alongside Sign Hill Park, which hosts the moniker, is a patch of … Read more
Navigating cities: survival skills for the urban coyote
September 19, 2012 •
One recent sunny morning a young coyote lounged on the fairway of San Francisco’s Lincoln Park Golf Course, unphased by the whizzing golf balls and carts. Over the past decade coyotes have become part of the city’s scenery, including Lands … Read more
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Critical habitat in SF to protect Franciscan manzanita
September 13, 2012 •
Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added the Franciscan manzanita to the federal endangered species list and proposed new critical habitat in San Francisco for this famous flowering shrub. The critical habitat designation, though only in draft form … Read more