Exploring Nature in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Los Altos History Museum puts a local spin on California’s epic tale of water in a new exhibit. Shaped by Water guides visitors past an artesian well to art installations depicting today’s water use. Did you know the average Santa Clara County resident uses 153 gallons of water a day?
For kite aerial photographer Kris Benton, capturing images from the air is “more than just a hobby” – it’s a way to record the history of a landscape.
It may not be the most bucolic locale, but Alameda County’s backyard, parks, and city scapes are nesting spots for 175 bird species. A decade effort to track them down has resulted in the Alameda County Breeding Bird Atlas, released this week.
In the past, a consumer had mainly two choices: real or artificial. Another voice has joined the debate over the “best” Christmas tree. “Sustainable” trees have hit holiday stands to become a viable option for green consumers. But what does the label “sustainable” mean and are these trees worth the premium price?
How do you see 104 species of birds in one day at a wastewater pond? Ride along on a Christmas Bird Count with PRBO Conservation ornithologist Rich Stallcup and partner Heather Cameron.
The new Marin ordinance restricts the number of trees residents can cut down a year from five to two. But salmon advocates say it doesn’t go far enough in protecting mature trees that are crucial to fish habitat.
Independent, nonprofit environmental journalism connecting people with nature in the San Francisco Bay Area.
