Cool Climate Bingo
Addressing the climate crisis can feel like a monumental task with growing challenges like extreme fires and droughts, increasingly severe weather and rising sea levels. But our “cool climate bingo” …
5 Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Garden
Plastic pollution is a big deal News about its devastating effects on wildlife and the environment is everywhere and as a result, many of us are now opting for reusable …
Creating Resilient and Equitable Cities through Vacant Lot Restoration
As we begin to feel the intensifying effects of climate change, there is an urgent need to address environmental and public health crises in frontline communities. In the Mid-Atlantic, we …
Let’s Grow Together!
Communities all over the country are coming together to help combat climate change, address food scarcity and build stronger, safer communities through community gardens. Cities like Tacoma, Washington are partnering …
From Backyard Monarch Enthusiast to Citizen/Community Scientist
Misadventures with milkweed About ten years ago, a neighborhood friend of mine told me with great enthusiasm about her adventures raising monarch butterflies. I was intrigued. I followed her lead …
Update on Mysterious Bird Deaths
This summer, sick and dying birds were documented in several states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South. The main symptom was swollen, crusted-over eyes in fledglings of blue jays, robins, …
Zoos and Aquariums Inspire Visitors to Create Habitats at Home
Millions of people visit zoos and aquariums each year to catch a glimpse of rare and exciting wildlife from around the globe. Increasingly, visitors are also finding educational exhibits and …
Detroit Houses of Worship Join Hands in Addressing Stormwater Runoff
The Gesu Catholic Church and School on Detroit’s west side has drawn thousands of worshippers and students over its 100-year history. Notable names include four Detroit mayors and the late …
Meet the 2021 Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Signatories
The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Since 2015, the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program has been working actively with cities across North America to promote actions that will help reverse our current pollinator …
Hooked on Family Fishing: Casting Through Environmental Barriers
It is lightly drizzling as I pull into the parking lot at Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale, Oregon. The inaugural Hooked on Family Fishing Day hosted by the Association of …
