Nature

Large-scale lanterns celebrating the natural world are on view at The Living Desert.

Like, really big: The tiny crustaceans are receiving some outsized attention, and deservedly so, on the institution’s social pages.

An on-land lark pays homage to the epic icons of the ocean.

The Callery pear’s flowers stank, its branches flew off in the wind, and it had a nasty habit of spreading to where it wasn’t wanted. Now it’s being banned in some states as an invasive species.

You can see right through this little aquarium fish from Thailand: Its skin is almost completely transparent. But when the light hits it just right, its body flickers with shimmering rainbow colors.

Little River and Fort Bragg will raise glasses to the giants of the waves at a splashy series of Marchtime events.

For the miners, scientists and tourism workers of more than 50 nationalities who make up most of Svalbard’s 3,000 inhabitants, it’s challenging at first to adjust to living without even a hint of twilight in a treeless, black-and-white landscape.

Behold a bevy of magnificent flyers around the Central Coast community.

Cruise the Santa Barbara Channel while keeping an eye out for fabulous flukes and beautiful blowholes.

The electric-blue glow often seen as waves crash along the California Coastline can now be yours to keep! California Live’s Angela Sun introduces us to Pyrofarms, a San Diego company that is lighting the way to growing a bioluminescent phytoplankton that produces a magical-blue glow at night. Dean Sauer, CEO and Founder, shares details on the inspiration behind Pyrofarms and...

The national park hopes to ease traffic and parking issues during the February event, an annual occurrence that finds the waterfall “aflame” with sunlight.

Bulbs bring beastie-big beauty to life at this special happening; treats, photo spots, and cameos by Santa are in the whimsical works.

The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is inviting nature lovers for a sunset exploration, one that’s only happening over a few October evenings.

Think you have the “World’s Largest Pine Cone”? Make for Rim Nordic in the San Bernardino Mountains for the return of the Pine Cone Festival.

From the Streets to the Trees! California Live’s Jessica Vilchis hits the skate park to talk with Kami Marshall, owner of Jolly Boy – a children’s clothing brand on a mission to give back to children in the community. Find out how Jolly Boy is offers kids a unique opportunity to learn life essentials in the great outdoors.

The nature-loving, fall-fun gathering honors the fascinating, not-so-creepy critters.

School’s out and summer’s in full swing. An awesome new park just opened up in San Francisco – the Presidio Tunnel Tops! Enjoy 14 acres of new park land, join a park ranger for a campfire talk, picnic in the meadow, and take the kids to the play areas designed for kids of all ages. Visit presidiotunneltops.org

The Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins exhibit will feature the fabulous and photo-ready feathered figures.

We’re feeling especially basalty over this Mammoth development.

The emerald ash borer is an invasive insect that is causing problems in over 30 U.S. states and parts of Canada. Learn about the insect, how it is destroying ash trees and why this is a huge problem.