A new Academy exhibit showcases iconic giants of the region while celebrating the details that make California unique.
History
Human settlement in the San Francisco Bay Area dates back 10,000 years to early Native American settlements. Today, the region is a teeming metropolis of 7 million people that collectively challenge the health of the region's ecosystems. How it got this way is a story that prompts a deeper understanding of our place in the landscape.
A Landscape Shaped by Art in the Santa Cruz Mountains
January 2, 2018 •
At an artists’ retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a chance to see art and nature mix.
Who Was Georg Steller and Why Are Animals Named After Him?
September 25, 2017 •
You’ve heard of the Steller’s jay and the Steller’s sea lion. What about Georg Steller?
Why Fall Feels Different in the Bay Area: It’s the Smell of Change
September 25, 2017 •
Why does fall excite so many sensory memories? Olfactory scientists explain.
Nature and Culture Mix in a Theatre Amid the Oaks on Mount Tam
September 25, 2017 •
The traditional Mountain Play on Mount Tam incorporates the scenery around it.
Meet Mount Tamalpais
September 25, 2017 •
How people came to understand the North Bay’s iconic peak.
The Nature of the Dipsea Race
September 25, 2017 •
Nature is a high-impact participant in the nation’s oldest cross-country running competition.
Bay Nature Founder and Publisher David Loeb Hits the Trail
September 25, 2017 •
Bay Nature founder David Loeb is leaving the magazine to spend more time exploring nature. He talks to Mary Ellen Hannibal about the change.
A New Publisher and Executive Director at Bay Nature
September 25, 2017 •
A letter of introduction from Regina Starr Ridley.
Identify Anything, Anywhere, Instantly (Well, Almost) With the Newest iNaturalist Release
July 17, 2017 •
iNaturalist adds an option to use artificial intelligence to provide instant nature identifications.