Wildlife Gardens in the Fire Zone
Planting habitat gardens is more important than ever in the megafire era.
Urban Nature
Voting Guide for the California State Bee Race
Voting season is here—for bees! Until September 8th, folks can vote for their choice of state bee. Picking a native pollinator to represent the state uplifts the hardworking bees that pollinate crops and are crucial to native landscapes. While California … Read more
What It Takes to Become a Beaver Coexistence Professional
Here’s one job that AI probably won’t steal.
The Podcast Studio Is Gently Floating in the Harbor
In the aftermath of a psychedelic mushroom trip, Baykeeper founder Michael Herz and Kate Josephs decided to upend their lives, move aboard a boat in the East Bay, and start producing a podcast on the history of the San Francisco Bay.
Saving the Whales Just Got a Little Easier
Thermal cameras just installed in May have been picking up whale spouts nearly every day.
The Intelligence of Bird Nests
How could a creature with such a small brain create something so exquisite?
The Zombees Are Here (And That’s Probably OK)
A parasitic fly was found in San Francisco taking over a honeybee.
With Dams Removed, Spawning Salmon Are Heading Up Alameda Creek
These chinooks are likely hatchery strays. But they are still an ecosystem boon—and flaming-bright symbols of restoration at work.
What to Do When Your Highway Is Slipping Into the Sea
Picture a giant Rubik’s cube that costs $6–11 billion to solve. That’s State Route 37.
