Film buff? Local history fan? Bay Nature takes a look at the bay’s best classic film hikes.
Classic Film Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area
September 26, 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.
Today’s the day to bring nature to parking spots
September 20, 2013 •
Park(ing) Day requires one thing: You bring a little greenery to a parking space.
Ospreys taking a liking to San Francisco Bay
September 11, 2013 •
Ospreys have been expanding their range in recent years, setting up nests along the San Francisco Bay for the first time.
Oakland experiments with giving walkers, bicyclists free rein
August 20, 2013 •
Traffic has come to a stop at a major intersection in downtown Oakland. What would happen if pedestrians and bicyclists took the place of the cars?
Biologists remove disease-spreading invasive frogs from Golden Gate Park
July 22, 2013 •
The “bubonic plague” of amphibian diseases is being carried by an invasive frog that’s turned up in Golden Gate Park.
An architect and a tardigrade
July 15, 2013 •
Long before “sustainable architecture” became buzz in the design world, there was Eugene Tsui drawing up fantastical visions of a world in tune with nature.
California buckeyes know what to do in summer dry spell — hibernate
July 8, 2013 •
What does a California buckeye know that many imported plants around here don’t? Duh, you don’t go full steam in the hot, dry summer.
River otters are here to stay — at the Aquarium of the Bay
July 3, 2013 •
Viewing wild river otters can be thrilling, if you find one. Up your chances to 100 percent at a new, permanent exhibit at Aquarium of the Bay.
Oakland’s Bug Guy Wants You to Like Bugs Too
June 19, 2013 •
Eddie Dunbar has helped make Oakland a bit friendlier towards the Bay Area’s creepy-crawlies.
Eucalyptus removal: A dilemma of habitat and history
June 12, 2013 •
The East Bay eucalyptus removal debate continues with public comment until June 17. We hear from experts on amphibians, raptors, and forest succession.