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Aristolochia californica can be found in Northern and Central California.
Dutchman’s Pipe is the Only Pipevine Native to California
January 6, 2020 •
Science & Nature
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Why Do Mushrooms Return to the Same Place?
January 6, 2020 •
Do mushrooms require a certain kind of substrate?
Tree Detectives
January 6, 2020 •
The Northern California black walnut led scientists into a genetic mystery: is this a rare tree, or a common one?
A River of Ink
January 6, 2020 •
See the California works from the most accomplished Chinese
painter of the 20th century
Naturalist’s Notebook: Gravitational Wasting
January 6, 2020 •
See evidence of “gravitational wasting” erosion on Bay Area hillsides.
Winter Almanac 2020: An Illustrated Guide to Northern California Nature
January 6, 2020 •
An illustrated guide to Northern California nature
The Stories Rocks Tell
January 6, 2020 •
Every rock has a story to tell, and geologists know the language.
Meet The Deep-Diving, Ear-Splitting 4,500-Pound Rock Star of Año Nuevo
January 6, 2020 •
Elephant seals are among the most extreme animals on earth. Will it be enough to help them survive extreme change?
Nature to Look for Every Month in 2020
December 23, 2019 •
Californians like to complain about missing true “seasons.” But expand your definition beyond humid summer nights and winter sleet and you’ll find nature all around us responding to seasonal change. Here are some of our suggestions of seasonal favorites to … Read more
They Can’t Stand Air or Rain. They Live Exposed to Both. How do Tidepool Creatures Survive?
December 10, 2019 •
Although the world’s oceans cover approximately 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, most humans interact with only the narrow strip that runs up onto land. This bit of real estate experiences terrestrial conditions on a once- or twice-daily basis and … Read more