Hither and Slither: How to Find Bay Area Snakes
For nature lovers seeking a challenge, finding a rare snake is deeply rewarding. "Snake hunting is the new birdwatching," says one expert.
Post Type Archives: Articles
Finding (and Redefining) What’s Edible, With Cindy Li
“You don’t have to go somewhere really far away,” says Li, “to see interesting plants.”
Summer 2025 Almanac: Oatgrass and Opossums
Humans aren’t the only ones who like to travel.
Take These Trails to Circle the Bay, On Foot or Afloat
The San Francisco Bay is the sloshing heart of the Bay Area, and we are lucky to have two terrestrial trails to circumambulate it, and dozens of nonmotorized boat launches...
Editor’s Letter: The Explore Issue
This special Explore issue of the magazine is a trove of ideas and information for getting out and recharging your biophilia.
Hairy Woodpeckers: Drilling With Love
For a hairy woodpecker, summer is actually a slight reprieve after a very busy spring of finding and drilling out the perfect hole.
Naturalist’s Notebook: Beaver Bingo
Bay Area beavers are making a comeback. Here's how to recognize they've been working in an area.
Why Some Flowers Bloom In the Dead of Summer
Most local annuals and perennials grow and breed in spring and early summer when times are good and water is abundant. Not these weirdos.
Accessible Nature, Beyond the Pavement
New kinds of access to nature are emerging for people with disabilities.
