Summer 2024 Almanac: Meteors, Tree Fog, and Katydid Romance
Some happenings enigmatic or unnoticed—and some that can't be unseen.
Post Type Archives: Articles
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.
Naturalist’s Notebook: Where to See Lions
Distinguishing our northern fur seals, Steller sea lions, and California sea lions.
The Tussle Between A Beetle and its Shrub
Look closely on a spring day, and you will find an emerald gleam on ubiquitous coyote brush.
Spring 2024 Almanac: Kingfishers, Sycamores, and Sea Hares
Words by Bay Nature staff; illustrations by Jane Kim. This year’s spotlight: The night sky. (Illustration by Jane Kim) Night sky: Zodiacal light Find a location free of artificial light,...
When Plants Cry
It's not dew. These droplets are a plant's internal fluids—or "guttation," as scientists call it.
