January, 2013

Belted kingfisher with its catch

Photo of the Day: Belted Kingfisher

Photo by Larry Keller See more of Larry Keller’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more

Squirrel

Photo of the Day: Blending In With The Crowd

Photo by Patricia Pierce See more of Patricia Pierce’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more

Coal Companies Under the Microscope For Taxpayer Ripoff

The world’s biggest polluters may have finally overstepped their bounds. Will it help shut down their plans to ship millions of tons of coal to Asia every year? Read more

Give Kids a Break: Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes Value of Recess

The new policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics about the importance of recess time brought back some vivid memories of my days on the playground. At the risk of … Read more

Exxon’s Yellowstone Debacle Gets Worse

The planet’s second biggest corporation couldn’t be bothered to clean up after its last mess — will the next one ruin your community? Read more

Snowy egret

Photo of the Day: Snowy Egret

Photo by Jaymi Heimbuch See more of Jaymi Heimbuch’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more

Arizona Mine Threatens Endangered Jaguar

There are very few Jaguars left in the United States, which explains why recent photographs taken by Arizona Game and Fish using motion sensor trail cameras are causing such a stir. … Read more

Step 1 to Running a Truly Green Event: Finding the Right Spot

By Shelley Cohen.  The 2013 Green Inaugural Ball will bring together diverse groups from among the energy, environment, conservation, and clean-tech communities. The attendees are  among those on the front … Read more

Victor Hugo, Les Miserables, hummingbird, NWF, National Wildlife Federation, Certified Wildlife Habitat

Les Misérables: Victor Hugo’s Nature Lesson

When I decided to read Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel Les Misérables in preparation for my wife dragging me to the musical film of the same name, I did not expect … Read more

Death Valley National Park

Photo of the Day: Death Valley National Park

Photo by Gary Fua See more of Gary Fua’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more