About
Sharol Nelson-Embry is the Supervising Naturalist at the Crab Cove Visitor Center & Aquarium on San Francisco Bay in Alameda. Crab Cove is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the largest and oldest regional park agencies in the nation. She graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Natural Resources Management and an epiphany that connecting kids with nature was her destiny. She's been rooted in the Bay Area since 1991 after working at nature centers and outdoor science schools around our fair state. She loves the great variety of habitats stretching from the Bay shoreline to the redwoods, lakes, and hills. Sharol enjoys connecting people to nature with articles in local newspapers and online forums.
Read her previous contributions to QUEST, a project dedicated to exploring the Science of Sustainability.
Website: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/vc/crab_cove
All Contributions by Sharol:
Grappling with Rising Tides
Climate change and rising tides are predicted to take a toll on our shoreline areas in the Bay Area. Find out more about last winter's King Tides and what actions are underway to help plan for future sea level rise.
Post on Apr 26, 2013
Dabbling and Diving Ducks: Catch the Spring Show
Ducks are getting ready to make their seasonal migration away from San Francisco Bay. Come see them in their breeding finery before they're gone for the summer.
Post on Apr 12, 2013
Nurture/Nature: Art and our Environment
Nature appreciation and art can combine with powerful results.
Post on Mar 29, 2013
Rescuing Injured Wildlife
Wild birds, injured on the beach, get a helping hand from dedicated staff and volunteers. Here's the story of one injured water bird.
Post on Mar 15, 2013
Invasive Species: They're Here and More on the Way
Invasive species are here and more are on the way! Find out about the problems and some possible solutions.
Post on Mar 01, 2013
Bay Area Bird Challenge: The Great Backyard Bird Count Is This Weekend!
Help the Bay Area be better represented in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count!
Post on Feb 15, 2013
Groundhogs and Ground Squirrels: Winter Prognosticators
Ground squirrels in our local parks and grasslands are related to groundhogs. Find out more about their role in weather predictions and grassland ecology.
Post on Feb 01, 2013
Warblers' Secrets for Successful Survival Strategies
Learn the survival secrets of our winter visitors, the yellow-rumped warblers.
Post on Jan 18, 2013
Hiking in the New Year at Sibley Volcanic Preserve
Greet the New Year with a hike at the Sibley Volcanic Preserve in the East Bay Regional Park District.
Post on Jan 04, 2013
Birdwatching for Science (and Fun!)
While scientific research isn’t always fun it can be a "walk in the park" when it involves bird watching. Get a first-hand account of one of the largest and longest-running “Citizen Science” projects in the world, Audubon's Christmas Bird Count.
Post on Dec 21, 2012
Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Flying Away Home
Ladybugs have returned to the Oakland Hills and Redwood Regional Park. Find out why they're here and how you can help track ladybugs in your own yard or neighborhood.
Post on Dec 07, 2012
A Thanksgiving Ode to Dungeness Crab and the Bay
Discover the connection between delicious Dungeness crabs and the San Francisco Bay.
Post on Nov 23, 2012
Nothing "Fishy" About Sustainable Seafood
Learn about what we can do to take care of our oceans, both for the fish and ourselves.
Post on Nov 09, 2012
Owls Around Us
Many species of owls share our neighborhoods and parks. Learn more about them on a virtual walk through Redwood Regional Park.
Post on Oct 26, 2012
Return of the Shorebirds
Shorebirds have returned to San Francisco Bay for the winter. Find out about their journeys and studies underway to track their migration and population.
Post on Oct 12, 2012
Get Your Binoculars, It's Raptor Viewing Time
The autumn brings the annual raptor migration over Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands north of San Francisco. Find out about their journey and the people who count them.
Post on Sep 28, 2012
Coastal Cleanup by the Numbers
The annual cleanup is the largest, international volunteer event. How much trash has been collected and why is it important?
Post on Sep 14, 2012
Waterways of the Largest Estuary on the West Coast
San Francisco Bay's watershed extends to the Sierras. Ponder the waterways of the largest estuary in western North America.
Post on Aug 31, 2012
Traipsing the Dipsea Trail
A hiking adventure on the Dipsea Trail from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach explores the transect through coastal habitats.
Post on Aug 17, 2012
The Pleasures of Backyard Bird-Watching
Get to know your feathered neighbors and find out how you can contribute to avian science and research.
Post on Aug 03, 2012
