Liam O’Brien went from Broadway actor to butterfly observer … and then some.
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.
The City Nature Challenge Returns With More People, Places, and Nature
The global citizen science competition returns April 27-May 3.
San Francisco Opens a New Campground at Sunrise Point
Residents and advocates turn to the challenge of keeping it welcome.
Natural Green for St. Patrick’s Day
What are some green things to see in nature in the Bay Area?
In the Shadow of the Xerces Blue
San Francisco tries to change the conditions that once made it famous for butterfly extinction
Ospreys’ Recovery From Pollution and Shooting is a Global Conservation Success Story
Ospreys have made a spectacular recovery from chemical pollution, guns and traps, thanks to many dedicated conservationists and an amazing ability to thrive in close quarters with humans.
Counting Birds, Who are Counting on Humanity
In a dark year, citizen science can shine a light on the natural world — and on humanity.
Crows are Wicked Smart
Should an animal’s intelligence change the way we treat it?
Our Favorite Bay Nature Photos of 2018
Favorite pictures published in Bay Nature in 2018, from the Bay Nature editors.
Cleaning Up Toxic Sites Shouldn’t Clear Out the Neighbors
UC Santa Cruz Sociologist Lindsey Dillon says cleanup shouldn’t mean displacement.