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
Date: December 15, 2015 Author: Pete Pearson Pete Pearson works on food waste prevention and the intersection of agriculture and wildlife. Follow him on Twitter @petedpearson. The holiday season is upon us, which means spending time with friends and family. And it almost certainly means enjoying holiday parties where food is front … 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
By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl August 22, 2015 Journey to Mexico’s butterfly sanctuaries and stand among hundreds of millions of monarchs as they complete their remarkable migration. (c) Astrid Frisch Arguably among the most beautiful of all butterfly species, the North American monarch isn’t just another pretty face. It has very interesting characteristics and … Read more
By Jeanne Huber, This Old House magazine Photo: Karen Bussolini Major Curb Appeal Less lawn can result in outdoor living spaces that demand less of your time and energy—not to mention less water, gas, and electricity. Fall’s cooler temperatures make now a good time to set the wheels in motion for a new and … 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
“Providing pollution-free energy, keeping energy dollars local, and creating hundreds of new jobs.” 07-27-2015 // Miles Grant Deepwater Wind put steel in the water on its Block Island Wind Farm on Sunday, installing the first of five 1,500-ton foundations off Rhode Island’s coast. “Rhode Island is leading America toward a clean energy future with … Read more
Wow, this combines a lot of my favorite things – kids, trees and wildlife! — Gene Connecting with nature at the annual Unplug and Play community event. Photo from Clark Fork School 6/23/2015 // By Darcy McKinley Lester Missoula’s annual UnPlug and Play Week, hosted by Let’s Move! Missoula, aims to reconnect … Read more