Biology – hike.wander.wonder

A Masterpiece of Nature: The California Redwood

The California Redwood, 1200-1800 years old, growing taller than 300 feet, is a true masterpiece of nature. *** The tallest

The cacti in the the New World Desert Collection of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley are in stunning bloom.

What cool insect, arachnid (spider), or mollusk (snail) activity can you find around your yard? Has your child watched a

After a night of rain, my son usually rushes outside to see if any snails came out. He found this

Owls are fascinating creatures. They have a special organ (gizzard) that stores the undigestible parts of their prey, preventing these

Photos taken January 27th, 2013 Redwood Regional Park, Oakland Interested in going? The ladybugs cluster at Redwood Regional Park between

As I sit here at my computer with the backdoor open to allow some fresh air into our home, I’m

This past weekend, we attended a fun nature class at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. This free class for

Photos taken December 11th, 2012

We now have both juvenile White-crowned Sparrows and juvenile Golden-crowned Sparrows visiting our yard. Now that I can see both,

Wow, I can really see how this bird got its name!! There were four Acorn Woodpeckers busy pecking holes in

We’ve had a membership to the Oakland Zoo for over three years now. We visit frequently, as it is a