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Monarch Butterflies in a Changing World
On a recent trip to California, I stopped by Natural Bridges State Beach, a lovely seaside protected area in Santa Cruz that’s best known for the monarch butterflies that overwinter there. Unlike monarchs east of the Rocky Mountains, which fly up… Read more >
5 Fun Things to Do With Kids on Learn About Butterflies Day
Spring is in the air, and that means that soon something else will be in the air: butterflies! March 14 is Learn About Butterflies Day, so spend some time outside with your kids today and see if you can spot… Read more >
Photo of the Day: Red-banded Hairstreak
Photo by Matt Sullivan See more of Matt Sullivan’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the Day! Share your images with our Flickr group… Read more >
Photo of the Day: American Lady Butterfly
Buggy Photo Tips How to Photograph Insects — Pro photographer Rob Sheppard shares tips for taking photos of insects, spiders, and other tiny creatures. This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife… Read more >
Backyard Wildlife Color of the Week: YELLOW
Enjoy these beautiful photos of backyard wildlife that are all or partially yellow. Read more >
How many grassland animals do you know?
Last week the 2012 Farm Bill began its long journey through Congress in the Senate Agriculture Committee, where it passed 16-5. While we think it is a good starting place, there are still critical protections for wildlife that are missing…. Read more >
7 Animals to Bring You Good Luck
Animals enrich our lives in many ways. Here are a handful that are thought to bring us luck. Read more >
Save State and Tribal Wildlife Grants!
When I think of conservation successes, I think of the bald eagle. While the Endangered Species Act was critical for the eagle’s recovery, we also need to thank the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program. When the grant program… Read more >
National Wildlife Week: Thursday’s Tiny Treasures Think You’re The “Creepy” One
It’s National Wildlife Week, and we hope today’s post won’t make you too scared to look under that rock in your yard. There may be creepy crawlies (a.k.a invertebrates) living underneath, but believe me, they are more scared of you…. Read more >
Outdoor Kids: A Family Garden
To me, a family garden is an outdoor landscape (if even a balcony, windowsill or community park or school garden) that has something for everyone in your family, and a space you take care of together throughout the year: planting,… Read more >
