Resources on local fauna, habitats, and wildlife watching opportunities.
Discover the Palo Alto Baylands, a 1,940-acre mosaic of tidal marshes, mudflats, and salt ponds at the heart of the San Francisco Bay. This definitive guide explores its rich Indigenous history, remarkable biodiversity, ongoing restoration efforts, and everything visitors need to know for a memorable and responsible outing.
Explore the rich biodiversity of Palo Alto’s parks and open spaces, from the salt marshes of the Baylands to the oak woodlands of the foothills. This comprehensive guide covers key species, habitats, conservation challenges, and best practices for coexisting with urban wildlife, offering an essential resource for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and residents alike.
San Francisquito Creek is more than a boundary between counties—it is a living thread connecting Ohlone heritage, Spanish exploration, and modern Silicon Valley. This definitive guide explores the creek’s dynamic history, its rare steelhead trout habitat, and the ongoing struggle to balance flood protection with ecological restoration in one of California’s most studied urban watersheds.
