1/2/2014 // By Danielle Brigida Each year, about 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States, mostly from a selection of about 16 species of tree that we commonly call a “Christmas Tree.” They are decorated with lights and ornaments, become backdrops for annual family photos, and serve as a … Read more
While we have a large population of native birds that always need food, fall and spring are critical times to provide food for migrating birds. Adding a few native shrubs and trees to your landscape can be very beneficial to our wildlife population. — Gene FLORIDA HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE FACT SHEET Florida … Read more
When critters get used to tourists, they may be less aware of both predators and poachers. Eco-tourists snorkeling with fish in a Brazilian river (Benjamin Geffroy) By Marissa Fessenden smithsonian.com October 14, 2015 Ecotourism is travel with a purpose: To conserve and contribute to remote communities and delicate ecosystems. And business … Read more
New campaign encourages the planting of pollinator-friendly landscapes Endangered Monarch butterflies are symbol of pollinators’ struggle Every pot of flowers or flowering herbs helps A swallowtail butterfly visits joe-pye weed. Butterflies, bees, beetles, moths and other insects are critical pollinators, and flower gardens of all sizes will attract them. Marty Ross By Marty … Read more
Rain gardens offer a natural solution to runoff pollution 07-27-2015 // Mark Wexler FOR DECADES, PEOPLE LIVING ALONG 8TH AVE NW in Puyallup, Washington, watched helplessly as their yards and street flooded during heavy rainstorms. With each flood, rivers of runoff tainted with lawn chemicals, car oil, animal waste and other pollutants poured … Read more
7/16/2014 // By Dani Tinker This fallen log was found behind NWF’s headquarters building in Virginia. Photo by Avelino Maestas. I recently learned that dead trees provide vital habitat for more than 1,000 species of wildlife nationwide. The two most common types of dead wood you’ll find in your yard, along a trail or at a … Read more