On this edition of Bay Area Bountiful, we explore the creations of makers in our region. These makers draw on their backgrounds, cultures, and communities to express and interpret their unique experiences, reflected in their work. We see the vibrant piñatas that artist Patty Botello creates, photogr...

On this edition of Bay Area Bountiful, we’ll discover how the changing season impacts the natural patterns of wild creatures from the sky to the soil. We’ll see why the Bay Area plays an important role for many bird species at this time of year, check in on the winter travel plans of the iconic mona...

When winter rains fall, life that was dormant underground begins to make its appearance. Mushrooms pop up all over our region – from the forest floor to your own backyard! In this story, we followed a group of Sonoma State University students and community naturalists as they identified and collecte...

When winter rains fall, life that was dormant underground begins to make its appearance. Mushrooms pop up all over our region – from the forest floor to your own backyard! In this story, we followed a group of Sonoma State University students and community naturalists as they identified and collecte...

During the winter season the Bay Area plays an important role for birds. At this time, bird watchers all around our region migrate to their favorite viewing spots to marvel at the increased numbers of many species. Teen Alex Cho leads his family through the bay marshes at Fremont's Coyote Hills Regi...

The death cap is California’s most notable poisonous mushroom. While it’s safe to touch and smell, the death cap causes severe poisonings each year, some deadly, when people misidentify and then eat them. Learning how to positively identify mushrooms, especially poisonous ones, can prevent potential...