As noted here recently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is taking public comment on how it can best manage the Indiana-sized National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska (Reserve). A sportsman … Read more
May, 2012
#Squirrels4good and Your Nature Favorites
We all have them: certain wildlife visitors that bring us joy and excitement when we happen to see them. I think it’s important to celebrate not only the animals that inspire … Read more
Stem Fest 2012: Missing Tulips Point to Global Climate Change
Spring is in the air in Michigan. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and the tulips… well, they’ve already bloomed. Their premature blossoming is causing trouble for the … Read more
Thanks Mom, for the gift of nature
Get inspired for Mother’s Day! Five touching stories about how moms gave the gift of nature. Read more
Photo of the Day: Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron Nest Cam Watch a live web cam of a great blue heron nest! The fifth chick recently hatched, and the parents are going to be busy keeping … Read more
Animals That Grow Gardens
May is Gardening for Wildlife Month, in which green thumbs cultivate plants specifically to provide homes and food for wild animals. However, some animals take the role of cultivator into … Read more
TransCanada Reapplies for Round 2 of Keystone XL Fight
Keystone XL, the “zombie pipeline,” is officially back from the grave. TransCanada, the corporation behind the massive tar sands project, reapplied on Friday for a Presidential Permit to begin construction. … Read more
Photo of the Day: Moon Jellies
This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife … Read more
Heartland Suggests (and Quickly Retracts) That Believing in Climate Change Puts You in League With the Unabomber
A few hours ago, a news item about our old pals at the Heartland Institute was flying around the internet at light speed. It seems that in preparation for their annual … Read more
