When you think of a thriving natural landscape, what comes to mind? How does it compare to the protected open space in your own town? You may picture a mature forest with towering trees and a full canopy as far … Continued
Have you been noticing all the acorns everywhere this year? Maybe you’ve heard them pinging off the roof of your car, or, if you’re especially lucky, been bonked by one in the head. Oak trees produce acorns in boom-and-bust cycles, … Continued
As October creeps in fast, we wanted to highlight some not-so-creepy crawlies as they can get a bad rep during the spooky season! These bewitching bugs all use the autumn leaves in one way or another, so if you find … Continued
Last week was the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, one of the most important tools for modern conservation in the U.S.A. and a model for similar laws among the states as well as other nations. … Continued
Last month, headlines were buzzing about how a single glass-fronted building in Chicago caused 1,000 bird deaths in a single night. This instance of birds dying from hitting windows was exceptional in its scale, but by no means unusual in … Continued