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Uncovering Bay Area Animal Tracks: The Art of Reading Nature’s Clues
January 8, 2025

Discover Bay Area animal tracks! Learn to identify footprints, uncover wildlife stories, and connect with nature on your next outdoor adventure.

Posted on By Leslie Patron
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Dusky-Footed Woodrats: A Home for the Holidays
November 27, 2024

In Bay Area forests, dusky-footed woodrats are busy building their homes known as middens—complete with nurseries, food storage, and even pest control.

Posted on By Leslie Patron
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Safe Passage for Wildlife
September 24, 2024

Learn more about wildlife connectivity, and how scientists and planners are creating safe passage for wildlife moving across the South Bay — and beyond.

Posted on By Amy Mayer
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Celebrating Bay Area Biodiversity with Nature Lotería
September 1, 2024

We put a Bay Area twist on Lotería by depicting local nature on the cards, highlighting the biodiversity of home.

Posted on By Lucia Marquez
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Photography Chronicles: Documenting the South Bay’s Most Elusive Wildlife
July 29, 2024

Learn about the wildlife photography techniques we're employing to document fascinating (but camera-shy!) local creatures.

Posted on By Vishal Subramanyan
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Bay Area Beach Day: Tidepooling Tips, Locations, and Creatures
July 18, 2024

Tidepools hold fascinating ecosystems right at our feet. Here are our tidepooling tips and fun facts about creatures you're likely to see.

Posted on By Hannah Eugster
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Beavers are Back in the Bay Area!
March 18, 2024

Beavers are officially back in the Bay Area! Learn about the many talents of these cute and capable rodents who swim, dig and build.

Posted on By Vickie Rozell
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Bay Area Wildlife: 6 Fascinating Species in Coyote Valley
January 30, 2024

Get to know some of the Bay Area wildlife - including mammals, amphibians and insects - who are our neighbors in nearby Coyote Valley.

Posted on By Taylor Jang
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Where to Go Whale Watching in the Bay Area
January 29, 2024

It's that time of year again. Here are some of our favorite spots in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties to see whales from the coast.

Posted on By Lauren Korth
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Where to Go Birding This Winter
January 6, 2024

It's a great time of year for birdwatching in the Bay Area. Here's where we recommend going to see them.

Posted on By Cameryn Baker
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