Eucalyptus trees on Albany Hill are wasting away from blight. Some people may cheer—but these trees are also home to endangered monarchs.
The Nearly Unkillable Eucalyptus Meets Its Match
October 20, 2022 •
Fungi
All about mushrooms.
The Most Eye-Catching Mushrooms to See in Winter
February 10, 2021 •
A naturalist on the “flowers of winter”
Why Do Mushrooms Return to the Same Place?
January 6, 2020 •
Do mushrooms require a certain kind of substrate?
As Temperatures Change, What Organisms Move North to California?
September 18, 2019 •
What are some the biological consequences of climate change in Northern California?
Where Do Morel Mushrooms Grow in Northern California?
May 14, 2019 •
They’re one of the most sought-after edible mushrooms in the world. At least 10 species live in the Bay Area.
Should I Worry About Death Cap Mushrooms in California?
February 19, 2019 •
A mycologist’s perspective on the spread of a deadly poisonous mushroom across the United States.
If the Green Stuff in the California Trees Is Not Spanish Moss, What Is It?
December 18, 2018 •
They’re long and stringy and they hang from trees in the fog zone …
Fall Almanac: An Illustrated Guide to Northern California Nature
September 30, 2018 •
Illustrator Jane Kim and the California Center for Natural History share six species to watch for this fall.
When a Plant Dies, Where Do the Nutrients in its Cells Go?
May 15, 2018 •
Plants make all other life on Earth possible. But most animals don’t eat dead plants — so how do the nutrients plants create get into the environment when the plant dies?
Identifying With Lichen
February 1, 2016 •
In which California is the first state to have a state lichen.