As spring starts to bloom this year, you may feel the urge to tidy your lawns, but we’re encouraging you to think twice about mowing this May! Delaying the first mow can make a meaningful difference for local wildlife. No … Continued
For six consecutive summers, ZNE conservation biologists have donned their waders and ventured into the ponds of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University to survey aquatic biodiversity. This ongoing collaboration has provided invaluable insights into urban wildlife populations and the … Continued
Picture this: it’s around 10pm on a chilly March evening, and we’re all hip-deep in vernal pool water. With a flashlight in hand, you crouch over, slowly walking through sections of the pool, intently observing any wildlife you can illuminate … Continued
Welcome to Our New Blog Series, Conservation Inside the Zoo! The Zoo New England Conservation Team always aims to keep you informed on our conservation efforts beyond the zoo, but what about the conservation happening right here on zoo grounds? … Continued
You pick up a peculiar scent in the marsh today. Delicious, you muse with interest, and the thought sets your turtle-tummy a-rumbling. Bright yellow dots adorn a smooth carapace, and this pretty turtle shell glides just under the surface of … Continued