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A Day of Nature on Albany Hill

November 29, 2023 • by Beth Slatkin

Enjoy a day of nature with a Monarch butterfly count, birdwatching, forest bathing, and a mural tour of the East Bay town of Albany’s special nature and open space, home to many native species of wildflowers, ferns, shrubs, and trees. Here’s … Read more

Seemingly Headed for Extinction in 2020, Western Monarchs Boom Back in 2021

December 8, 2021 • by Daniel Roman

In 2020, less than 2,000 monarchs were counted at overwintering sites in California. Scientists weren’t sure if they’d come back. This year’s count shows that they did, and in a big way.