Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area. You will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some early/late Spring flowers. The walk is about 3 miles with some elevation gain. There is a limited number … Read more
Nature Walk: Birds, Butterflies and Blooms
Join naturalist Dan Fitzgerald for a nature walk in the Mitchell Canyon area. You will be looking for birds, butterflies, and some seasonal blooms. The walk is about 3 miles with some elevation gain. There is a limited number of … Read more
Seniors Hikes for Health 2023
The Seniors Hike for Health program is free and held on every 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 AM-1 PM. Hikes are 2-3 miles long and range from easy to moderate. Naturalist-led hikes are designed for seniors age 55+ to … Read more
How a ‘Sturgeon Surgeon’ Tracks the Bay’s Giant, Stealthy Living Fossils
Researchers are investigating the secrets of our two resident sturgeon species, which have razor-sharp armor and shlorp up clams with their vacuum-shaped mouths.
Can Parks Help Cities Fight Crime?
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. The relationship between parks and crime remains the subject of debate. Some scholars say parks and other urban green spaces prevent violence. When vacant … Read more
An Update to the App to Identify (Almost) Anything (Almost) Anywhere
If you ever wander around wanting to know the names of plants and animals around you, Seek, a newly rebuilt app from the iNaturalist team at the California Academy of Sciences, now offers instant identifications through the camera view on … Read more
Tidepool Creatures Bend the Sex Rules We Take for Granted
Learn about the small snail Crepidula fornicata, the anemone whose babies crawl out its mouth, and gymnastic barnacle sex.
Our Favorite Bay Nature Photos of 2018
Favorite pictures published in Bay Nature in 2018, from the Bay Nature editors.
The Importance of Our Natural Infrastructure
A first-of-its kind ballot measure in San Jose would fund conservation as a flood solution.
Why I’m Starting a Community College Natural History Program in 2018
What’s the value of dusty old natural history in the modern world? More than you might think, says Brad Balukjian.