Oakland Museum’s new science gallery opens May 31
On May 31, the Oakland Museum will open its overhauled science gallery, the world's largest museum exhibit focused on California’s habitats and wildlife.
Urban Nature
Sonoma locals reject beach parking fees, Big Basin plan short shrifts murrelets
Sonoma locals up in arms about state parks plan to charge for beach parking, and other Bay Area nature news.
Lake Merced Birds: A Lone Wrentit
Every so often I see a note from a local birder or amateur botanist that reminds me that there’s a whole world of animal and plant movement under our noses...
What’s a tiger swallowtail doing in downtown San Francisco?
This riparian butterfly species finds suitable habitat in the tall buildings and wide spaces of Market Street. Advocates aim to keep them there.
Muir Beach closes for summer, semi-finalists picked for museum at Crissy Field
The very popular Muir Beach closed this summer to drive-ins for habitat restoration work, and other Bay Area nature news.
A Surprise Circle of Redwoods
Another father-son geocaching adventure, this time revealing a very tall trees that seem to hide in plain sight.
San Jose mostly tree-less, Yosemite expands parkland
Only 15 percent of San Jose has trees, according to study using laser tree trackers, and more Bay Area nature news.
Jack London’s oak tree dying, San Franciscans may start drinking local water
The 300- year-old oak tree outside Jack London's former cottage in Glen Ellen to be felled because of fungus, and other Bay Area nature news.
The Exploratorium’s new eyes on the bay
The Exploratorium reopened this week with a new focus on the world right outside its doors: San Francisco Bay.
Coyotes and humans without the dogs do ok, Preservation Ranch deal in the clear
Coyotes and humans coexist peacefully in Golden Gate Park -- when dogs aren't part of the picture, and other Bay Area nature news.
