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Tag: parks
Exploration
A Hazardous Waste Site Becomes ‘San Francisco’s Next Great Park’
After almost 150 years, a piece of San Francisco’s last remaining natural shoreline in Bayview-Hunters Point is now accessible to the public. First, it had to be cleaned up.
Urban Nature
Ecologist Erica Spotswood Says Cities Can Be Wildlife Hotspots, Too
The urban ecologist discusses growing cities that can support species diversity, from backyards to tech campuses. But that may come with making tough choices.
Summer Issue 2024
A New Park in San Francisco’s Mission Bay Neighborhood
China Basin Park in Mission Bay is open, as of April 2024.
Spring Issue 2023
Wildflower Lands Now Open in the East Bay Hills
Explore 20 miles of new trails and over 2,800 acres of serene hills and woodlands, now added to the East Bay’s Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.
Winter Issue 2023
This Winter, Get Your Hands Dirty: Stewardship Volunteer Opportunities
Want to do more outdoors than play? The Bay Area is rich with protected habitat that needs tending. Discover your community and get outside while doing good. Reach out to these organizations, and check BayNature.org/events for more.
Exploration
New Tunnel Tops Park with Views of San Francisco Bay
The Presidio in San Francisco.
Trail: 4.2 mi, 351 ft elevation gain, loop
Wildlife
When an Animal Dies in a National Park, What Does the Park Service Do With It?
Large carcasses can’t just be wiped up. What are the other options?
Spring Issue 2022
Wunderlich County Park Has Horse-Lovers and History
Wunderlich County Park in San Mateo offers 942 acres of mixed evergreen forests, chaparral, meadows, and coast redwoods.
Winter Issue 2022
Tesla Park: Saved at Last
After 20 years, the state decides not to allow the expansion of an off-road vehicle park in the East Bay hills.
