What is Aeroecology? Each August, billions of birds rally themselves for the long, dangerous migration south. With the abundant foods offered by the summer breeding season now dwindling in supply, … Read more
August, 2022
What the Listing of the Monarch Butterfly as Endangered Really Means
By now you’ve probably heard the news: the monarch butterfly has been listed as an endangered species. The stunning butterfly species, once common across the United States and famous for … Read more
Butterfly Highways: Conserving Roadside Habitats for Monarchs and Pollinators
The National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program came together with the Texas Department of Transportation–Pharr District, Maramec Spring Park, Conservation Federation of Missouri, the James Foundation and the Missouri … Read more
Congress’s Major Achievement for Climate and Wildlife
After decades of trying, and weeks and months of squabbling and setbacks, Congress is poised to pass the largest effort ever to reduce climate-polluting emissions, reduce carbon dioxide in the … Read more
Innovations in Mosquito Control
While we enjoy sunshine and vacations, it may seem that mosquitoes serve no other purpose than to ruin our summer fun. While that is not true, mosquitoes can be vectors … Read more
Innovations in Mosquito Control
While we enjoy sunshine and vacations, it may seem that mosquitoes serve no other purpose than to ruin our summer fun. While that is not true, mosquitoes can be vectors … Read more
Innovations in Mosquito Control
While we enjoy sunshine and vacations, it may seem that mosquitoes serve no other purpose than to ruin our summer fun. While that is not true, mosquitoes can be vectors … Read more
The Story Behind the Birth of Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups
At the heart of this unique story is a pair of red wolves – dubbed 2225F and 2323M. The Canis rufus couple renewed and sparked hope for the critically endangered red wolf species when … Read more
The Caja del Rio Must Be Protected
Just outside the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico lies a spectacular landscape that embodies the sacred relationships between people, land, water, and wildlife since time immemorial. The Caja del … Read more
Urban Canopies Keep Cities Cool When Temperatures Climb
Cooler streets are good for blue jays too When it comes to addressing unbearable summer heat in urban areas, few investments offer as many benefits as street trees! Urban trees … Read more
