Shifting Sands
A Dilemma in the Dunes at Tomales Bay

Shifting Sands Photo by Barbara Comnes.

by Jules Evens

At the mouth of Tomales Bay, sand dunes and seasonal wetlands coexist uneasily with California's largest coastal campground. The dunes at Lawson's Landing, home to rare butterflies and plants like the dune tansy, are among the few left of a once-common coastal habitat...

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From the Bottom Up

From the Bottom Up Illustration by Mathew Squillante.

by Micky Ellinger, photography by Scott Braley

It's small, it's restless, and it changes sex halfway through its life. Plus, the humble bay shrimp occupies a crucial niche in the San Francisco Bay. It once played a significant role in the economy and culture of the local Chinese community...

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Crystal Springs Hike

Crystal Springs Hike

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi

Special Event Video! Join Bay Nature and San Francisco Waterkeeper Tim Sullivan on a hike through the restricted watershed lands controlled by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

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Signs of the Season
Termite Emergence

Termite Emergence Illustration by Erin Hunter.

by Jody Zaitlin

Watch for hungry dragonflies and jay darting about: That can be a sign that the termites are emerging!

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Castro Valley to Martinez, August 27, 08 AM
Fairfax, August 28, 09 AM
Point Pinole parking lot, August 29, 06 AM
Meet at Point Pinole parking lot, August 29, 06 AM

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