Stories at the Seashore
From tiny mushrooms to the grand starry sky—presenting the stories of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Of Snoozing Badgers & Puffball Mushrooms: Exploring Point Reyes’ Wintertime Grasslands
During the rainy season, Point Reyes grasslands become blanketed with young verdant sprouts—the start of the spring green-up. Often overshadowed by the showy blooms of springtime, our wintertime prairies offer their own set of wonders, from the science behind snoozing badgers’ “temporary hibernation” to rousing seed banks which contain the genes of generations past. Take a peek into the Seashore’s winter marvels and the many interesting behaviors and characteristics that you may observe in this biodiverse landscape.
The Rhythms of Point Reyes Wildlife
As PRNSA’s wildlife biological technician, the rhythm of Aiko Goldston’s work throughout the year reflects the philopatric behavior of several…
~3,000 Coho Salmon Released in Redwood Creek
Last month, ~3,000 juvenile coho salmon were released into Redwood Creek at Muir Beach to help boost the watershed’s population…
Mira is on the Mend!
Mira, a member of our Morgan Horse Ranch equine ensemble, is on the road to recovery!
A Badger Rescue at Point Reyes!
A few weeks ago, a National Park Service staff member found an injured badger in Point Reyes National Seashore, most…
Healing the Scar: How an All-Women is Restoring the Woodward Fire Burn Area
Deep in Point Reyes National Seashore’s Philip Burton Wilderness, a team of six women push through a dense thicket of…
|Photographer Spotlight: Kumiko Iwashita
Photography first became part of Kumiko’s life when her father gifted her a film camera at age 12. During the…
