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Charlie Starbuck’s Green Thumb

By Vera, on May 13th, 2010

SF volunteer’s commitment brings trees to the city’s urban landscape

For all our eco-awareness here in the Bay Area, our standard-bearing city of San Francisco is remarkably short on trees. Shady, life-giving greenery covers a mere 12% of the city – and chances are, if you pass by one of these precious trees, Charlie Starbuck had a . . . → Read More: Charlie Starbuck’s Green Thumb

Marine mammal conservation art hopes to make an impact

By Vera, on April 21st, 2010

It’s impressive the lengths some photographers will go to to capture the right shot. I just ran into an amazing collection of life-sized whale shots in time for Earth Day. They’re taken in high resolution by photographer-diver Bryant Austin and take hours to capture. Austin builds a certain intimacy with the giant animals, often zooming . . . → Read More: Marine mammal conservation art hopes to make an impact

Creatively organic

By Vera, on October 27th, 2009

Earlier this week I had a chance to check out Ari Derfel’s new project: Terrain Restaurant, due to open in early December. Ari’s been busy running an organic catering company and outdoor company for several years. And now his new restaurant in downtown Berkeley is due to open in December in the new David Brower Center, . . . → Read More: Creatively organic

Beach Art

By Vera, on March 9th, 2009

I’m not sure where I first saw Andres Amador’s Earthscapes, but the ingenious landscape designs have captivated me. It’s hard to say my favorite: Cracks II: where links between rocks indicate some sort of communication; Connection: a ying-and-yang-like form between two people; or the simpler, beautiful Currents.

This weekend I got the chance to meet the artist . . . → Read More: Beach Art