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I am fortunate to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. And most of my 8 million neighbors feel the same. One reason we are so enamored with the … Continue Reading →
I like to forage for wild edible plants. I started with the leafy green aerial parts of plants. Then I learned to collect and process seeds. Eventually, I realized … Continue Reading →
James Lowery – October 21, 1944 – April 16, 2026 I was running on fumes. Sweat poured down my face as I sawed back and forth with my … Continue Reading →
NatureOutside reader A., sent me a remarkable video the other day. A relative’s doorbell camera caught a bobcat (Lynx rufus) and a coyote (Canis latrans) traveling together at night. The … Continue Reading →
When I hike through a forest, I often wonder about the age of the trees. Trees are so long-lived compared to us humans! Some of the hikes that I … Continue Reading →
I have always hated homework. The idea of sitting inside pouring over a textbook never interested me. But imagine a homework assignment where you’re asked to sit and observe … Continue Reading →
The picture is real. But the wound is not. It is moulage (stage makeup). As part of my Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training, we did a nighttime scenario. Wilderness … Continue Reading →
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead There is no … Continue Reading →
I take a moment to lift my eyes from the ground. Mist drifts through the forest of Tanoak and California Bay. I’m surrounded by the drip, drip, of water … Continue Reading →
If you enjoy communicating your love of nature to others, then you should consider becoming a nature interpreter. Nature interpreters are educators who communicate the meanings and significance of … Continue Reading →