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Counting Butterflies Photo by Paul Johnson.

Counting Butterflies

by Aleta George

On June 7, butterfly lovers in San Francisco will be out taking a count, and you can help.

From the Apr-Jun 2010 issue
Published April 01, 2010
Length: moderately-short

Touring Native Gardens Photo courtesy Paul and Harmina Mansur.

Touring Native Gardens

by Aleta George

All over the Bay Area in spring, native plant gardeners throw open their yards during several public tours. Chances are, there are some great gardens right near you.

From the Apr-Jun 2010 issue
Published April 01, 2010
Length: moderately-short

Gambling on Grass at Point Molate Photo by David Amme.

Gambling on Grass at Point Molate

by Aleta George

Native plant advocates charge that the studies done for the proposed casino at Richmond’s Point Molate ignore the site’s rare collection of native grasses.

From the Apr-Jun 2010 issue
Published April 01, 2010
Length: moderately-short

Open Space Council Turns 20

Open Space Council Turns 20

by Aleta George

The Bay Area has dozens of great open space agencies. Two decades ago, during a down economy, they got together to create an Open Space Council. It turned out to be a very good idea indeed.

From the Apr-Jun 2010 issue
Published January 04, 2010
Length: moderately-short

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