Take a soul-stirring walk beneath the trees, then stop to reflect on your experience—be it with a poem, a sketch, or whatever feels right. This month, come celebrate California State Parks Week at a special event with nature journalist Shirley Austin-Peake. She’ll help you experience the art of slowing down, noticing... Read more »

What is the link between lupine and wolves, or yarrow and Achilles? What do teasel weed, wool, and love potions have in common? What do woodbine and leprechauns, bracken fern and invisibility have in common? Learn about the legends and lore of some of the native and introduced plants that... Read more »