In the heart of San Jose, a family of beavers have set up a home. Their arrival marks the first time in 150 years that beavers have been seen in the area.
These beavers know the way to San Jose
June 3, 2013 •
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.
East Bay hills tree removal debate catches fire
May 23, 2013 •
A plan for tree removal in the East Bay hills is open for public comment until June 17. We talk to a biologist, historian, gardener, land manager, and critic.
Oakland Museum’s new science gallery opens May 31
May 21, 2013 •
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.
Lake Merced Birds: A Lone Wrentit
May 14, 2013 •
Every so often I see a note from a local birder or amateur botanist that reminds me that there’s a whole world of animal and plant movement under our noses all the time, comings and goings of which we just … Read more
What’s a tiger swallowtail doing in downtown San Francisco?
May 2, 2013 •
This riparian butterfly species finds suitable habitat in the tall buildings and wide spaces of Market Street. Advocates aim to keep them there.
A Surprise Circle of Redwoods
April 27, 2013 •
Another father-son geocaching adventure, this time revealing a very tall trees that seem to hide in plain sight.
The Exploratorium’s new eyes on the bay
April 18, 2013 •
The Exploratorium reopened this week with a new focus on the world right outside its doors: San Francisco Bay.
Back again: Great blue herons nest at Stow Lake
April 15, 2013 •
Great Blue Herons are back again at Stow Lake in San Francisco for the 20th nesting season.
A Festival with Legs
April 9, 2013 •
What has more than two thousand legs and is converging on San Francisco’s Corona Heights neighborhood? A: The parents, children, insects and arachnids who collectively take part in Bug Day at the city’s Randall Museum. Q: Who is responsible? A: … Read more
Underground leaks ruining Alamo Square’s vintage look
April 4, 2013 •
San Francisco wants to rebuild Alamo Square’s irrigation system, but historian says leaks are natural springs.