
Drought brings ideal conditions for rapid spread of water hyacinth in the Delta.

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Felled by a winter cold? Or just feel like curling up with a cup of tea and reading a good book? We’ve got some great selections so you can enjoy nature indoors.

Exploring the world of kelp with Rising Tides Sea Vegetables’ Larry Knowles.

Oakland-based Bay Area Wilderness Training tries to provide teachers and trip leaders with everything they need — from leadership skills to equipment — to get kids out in nature.

Is California’s drought caused by “natural variability” or was it much more likely to happen under climate change?

“Right now,” says founder Rue Mapp, “we need nature more than ever.” A Q&A with the founder of Outdoor Afro as she prepares for nationwide “healing hikes.”