A Burned Big Basin is Reborn
As trails reopen, visiting is a chance to see a forest in progress.
Science and Nature
Where the Tides Have Returned
Lookout Slough, the largest wetland restoration in the Delta, provides 26 miles of channels explorable by nonmotorized boat.
Spring 2026 Almanac: Sounds of the Season
Life in spring ... sings.
The Intelligence of Bird Nests
How could a creature with such a small brain create something so exquisite?
Seaside Subterfuge
When you’re tidepooling this spring, an encrusted crustacean might surprise you.
When Summer Heat Arrives in March
In an unprecedented heat wave, we check in on the newts, the bears, the mussels, and all those flowers that just woke up for spring.
Where to See Vernal Pools This Spring
After the winter rains, these temporary pools often transform into rings of wildflowers.
Could Oil Derricks Come To Mount Diablo?
BLM wants to open up areas for drilling near beloved Bay Area parks and wild spaces. We break down how likely that is.
A Hunger for Answers on California Forever’s Environmental Impacts
The proposed new Solano city will need an environmental impact report. We reviewed all 616 pages of public comments on what that report should include
She’s 19, and She’s Already Sued the Federal Government Twice
“It's a lot of pressure to put on young people to have to sue their government for the right to a livable planet,” says Maya Williams.
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