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Water: A Guide to the Most Magical Part of Wildlife Gardening
One of the best things a wildlife gardener can do for birds and other wild creatures is to provide a dependable source of water in the garden. Read more >
Wildlife Gardening for Beginners: Five Simple Steps
The National Wildlife Federation is celebrating Garden for Wildlife Month this May. People might assume they have to be a wildlife gardening expert to get involved. The reality is that even gardening novices can get involved, and, in so doing,… Read more >
Healthy Parks, Healthy People!
Today I’m attending the Healthy Parks, Healthy People conference at the Institute for the Golden Gate outside of San Francisco. It is a gathering of a surprisingly diverse mix of 100 public health, park and recreation, community outreach and… Read more >
Hoof, Pad and Flipper: A Closer Look At Wildlife That Run and Crawl
The National Wildlife Week theme of “wildlife that move us” is helping us look today at wild creatures that run, walk and crawl. Fastest Let’s start with the animal that runs faster than any other. Many people already know that… Read more >
The Amazing Lives of Leaping Wildlife
Staying with the 2011 National Wildlife Week theme of “wildlife that move us,” we are looking today at wildlife that engage in jumping, leaping and hopping or otherwise use bursts of energy to propel themselves into the air. Of the many ways that… Read more >
The Fascinating Things About Creatures That Swim
With the 2011 National Wildlife Week theme of “animals that move us,” we have dedicated Wednesday to take a closer look at swimming. Wildlife species of all kinds swim, and many have their own unique styles, speeds and approaches. Among the… Read more >
An Important Film Series: Young Voices on Climate Change
The harsh realities of climate change will be more pronounced over the lifetimes of our young people than in those of older Americans. But in our society, children seldom get much of a say on this or other matters affecting… Read more >
On Groundhog Day: Ten Things to Know about These Surprising Creatures
As we approach Groundhog Day 2012 (February 2nd), we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the remarkable things that are known about these critters. Groundhogs (or woodchucks) are rodents and are part of the… Read more >
For Beginners: Four Can’t-Miss Ways to Attract Birds to Your Yard or Deck
Sometimes those who would like to attract birds to their home will ask if there are any special “tricks” to success other than putting out a bird feeder or bird bath. The quick answer is yes! Here are four proven ways… Read more >
Five Tips for Fun and Easy Backyard and Balcony Birding
People will sometimes put out a bird feeder and a bird bath and almost immediately see a variety of feathered friends arrive. In time, many of these birds will seem familiar because of their color, size or distinctive shapes. You… Read more >
