Elder Statesberry
"We don't have a California state shrub yet, but the blue elderberry ought to be a top contender," writes Alison S. Pollack. "It's an overachiever."
Post Type Archives: Articles
If Turtles Could Talk
… then Turtle #9 would have stories to tell about the restoration of Redwood Creek.
Sailing the Salt Line
Carquinez Strait is where Sierra snow meets the San Francisco Bay, but the line of engagement between fresh and salt water is always moving.
Getting It Done: Ten Years of Measure AA Funds at Midpen
With about a third of the $300 million bond spent, Midpen has preserved more than 9,000 acres, debuted over 30 miles of new trails, and opened five new areas to...
Summer 2024 Almanac: Meteors, Tree Fog, and Katydid Romance
Some happenings enigmatic or unnoticed—and some that can't be unseen.
In the Name of Eelgrass
To protect the eelgrass meadows in San Francisco’s Richardson Bay, the anchor-out era near Sausalito is coming to a close.
Summer 2024 Editor’s Letter: The Costs of Conservation
"A community that champions and identifies itself with the environment deserves a full picture of how conservation and homelessness can clash," writes editor-in-chief Victoria Schlesinger.
A Lush Gem Nestled on Napa Valley’s Slopes
Napa County’s Archer Taylor Preserve offers redwood hikes, cascades, understory wildflowers, and a culture of stewardship.
The Human Animal: Cemeteries Are Gardens. Who Are They For?
"Cemeteries are heady spaces," writes columnist Endria Richardson, "ripe with meaning for how we think, mostly, about life."
The Bat Healers
When insects emerge and flowers bloom in spring, the bats soon follow. And so do the calls for help to NorCal Bats.
