The Surprising Science of Redwood Fairy Rings
August 10, 2026

Learn about why coast redwoods grow in fairy rings, plus how land stewards keep big trees thriving in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Posted on By Susie Petrie
5 Best Places to See Redwoods in the Bay Area
July 21, 2026

These parks and preserves offer opportunities to see Bay Area redwoods up close. Bonus: learn some fun facts about tall trees!

Posted on By Susie Petrie
Woody Biomass 101: From Forest Waste to Forest Opportunity
June 23, 2026

Healthy forests require active stewardship. As we work with partners to reduce wildfire risk and restore local forests, one question often comes up: What happens to all the excess vegetation generated during restoration?

Posted on By Brian Homberger
Go with the Flow: Lush Forested Hikes Along Creeks and Streams
March 31, 2026

Wander shaded forest hikes along creeks and streams, where redwoods, ferns, and flowing water create cool, peaceful escapes.

Posted on By Jennifer Miano
Fire, Trail Use, and Recovery: Monitoring Wildlife at San Vicente Redwoods
February 3, 2026

Learn how POST and partners used trail cameras and acoustic sensors to monitor wildlife response to wildfire, trails, and forest recovery.

Posted on By Peter Cowan, PhD
It’s Time to Slime: The Mating Rituals of Banana Slugs
February 3, 2026

For feisty banana slugs, mating is all about mucus.

Posted on By Leslie Patron
Nature’s Comeback: Five Bay Area Parks to See Wildfire Recovery Up Close
July 30, 2025

Read on to learn about science, plus which parks you can visit to see wildfire recovery on dazzling display.

Posted on By Peter Cowan, PhD
The Story of An Old-Growth Redwood
June 21, 2025

This is the story of Methuselah, one of the oldest living redwoods on the Peninsula. Take a trip through time and hear the stories it has to tell.

Posted on By Susie Petrie
Rooted in Wonder: Become a Tree Explorer at 5 Bay Area Parks
June 3, 2025

Visit five Bay Area parks and learn about local trees, nature, and conservation — plus a free Tree Explorer's Handbook for kids!

Posted on By Anubha Gupta
Brush Up on Your Fungi Fundamentals: Bay Area Mushrooms Edition
January 17, 2025

Learn your fungi fundamentals in these two talks with renowned Bay Area mushrooms expert, Christian Schwarz.

Posted on By Megan Nguyen
San Vicente Redwoods: A Learning Laboratory in the Santa Cruz Mountains
September 20, 2024

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, researchers and students collaborate to collect data and study conservation science in the San Vicente Redwoods.

Posted on By Dan Olstein
Forest Management 101: Preparing for a Healthier Future
July 2, 2024

Learn more about sustainable forest management with this primer — replete with a glossary of terms —  for anyone who’s eager to brush up on the basics.

Posted on By Leslie Patron

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