Nature fans participated in a “BioBlitz” at Alum Rock Park in San Jose, where they found and identified multiple species.

The California Academy of Sciences is leading an effort to bring back the Xerces blue butterfly, which went extinct around ...

That’s exactly what happens at Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach, where the clam chowder isn’t just soup—it’s a California legend that draws pilgrims from across the globe to this unassuming beachside spot.

At Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, volunteer naturalist Bill Napper has identified 13 species of fireflies, including the rare blue ghost (Phausis reticulata). Primarily found in the Appalachian ...

The new minnow species, Phoxinus kottelati, is able to change its color pattern during spawning, according to a study. Photo ...

Around 5 p.m., images of a rare predator were taken from the 11.1-mile water checkpoint in the park, a place commonly called the butterfly viewing spot, according to a Facebook post from the ...

Butterfly species numbers dropped 22% across the U.S. between 2000 and 2020. Habitat loss, climate change, pesticides are the main causes.

This long, sandy beach in California is part of one of the prettiest national seashores in the United States and is very ...

The Saturday farmers market at the downtown plaza operates year-round. It’s considered one of the best in Northern California ...

Mark Newberger's garden on Mount Ashland features native plant species that support monarch butterflies and other pollinators ...

The Adonis blue butterfly bush is a deciduous shrub with lance-shaped leaves and sweet-smelling blue flowers from summer to early fall. While it already sounds like a perfect option to elevate your ...