What’s the value of dusty old natural history in the modern world? More than you might think, says Brad Balukjian.
Why I’m Starting a Community College Natural History Program in 2018
October 14, 2018 •
Urban Nature
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.
On Butterflies, Parasites, and Viruses
October 3, 2018 •
How does a Broadway actor become San Francisco’s go-to lepidopterist? Liam O’Brien explains.
Fall Almanac: An Illustrated Guide to Northern California Nature
September 30, 2018 •
Illustrator Jane Kim and the California Center for Natural History share six species to watch for this fall.
Meet the Urban Osprey
June 21, 2018 •
Do these large, wild, fearsome fish predators prefer our built-up shoreline bristling with apartments, cargo ships, and manufacturing equipment? And what does it mean if they do?
Are Baby Rattlesnakes the Most Dangerous Biters?
May 1, 2018 •
People often say baby rattlesnake bites are more dangerous than adult rattlesnake bites. Is the conventional wisdom correct?
San Francisco Nature, Mapped
March 30, 2018 •
A new look at nature in San Francisco.
The City Nature Challenge Returns April 27-30, and It’s Gone Global
March 30, 2018 •
A global biodiversity treasure hunt returns to the Bay Area at the end of April.
Coyote Tracker: San Francisco’s Uneasy Embrace of a Predator’s Return
January 2, 2018 •
Coyotes have returned to San Francisco. Now, for the first time, ecologists are gaining insight into how and where these urban predators live.
Toyon and Cedar Waxwings: A Classic Pairing
January 2, 2018 •
Cedar waxwing flocks picking through bushes of red berries is a classic sign of late fall.
A Street Tree Revolution in Silicon Valley
January 2, 2018 •
Urban ecologists hope to inspire a love of nature in the sprawling heart of tech.