The once-common monarch butterfly has suffered steep population declines across North America in the last few decades. Both the eastern and western populations of these migratory butterflies are in real … Read more
Five Ways to Attract Birds This Fall
Attracting and watching wild birds right in your own yard or garden are great activities year-round, but as migratory birds pass through on their way south and winter-resident species work … Read more
What Purpose do Mosquitoes Serve?
It’s often said that mosquitoes serve no purpose other than to annoy humans. This is easy to believe as you are swatting away these bothersome insects while trying to enjoy … Read more
Collaborating for Change: Charleston, the “Butterfly Capital” of Illinois
Mayor Brandon Combs of Charleston, Illinois signed the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge in 2019, and since then, has been a leader in monarch and pollinator conservation. In just over a year, … Read more
Six Ways to Support Fall Monarch Migration
Each fall, monarch butterflies embark on an incredible migration to their wintering grounds. West of the Rockies, the population heads to the Pacific coast, where they gather in scattered roosts … Read more
Meet the Squad of Mosquito-Eating Species
Mosquitoes are unwanted visitors to our backyards, but nature can offer solutions that don’t involve chemicals or bug sprays. Often overlooked and under-appreciated, the following wildlife species are especially helpful … Read more
Garden for Wildlife™ STEM Education Partnership for Black and Other Minority Youth
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and The Links, Incorporated (The Links) partnered to connect black communities with nature through gardening and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educational programs. The … Read more
Virtually Migrate through Texas with Pollinators
Every spring and fall, hundreds of species migrate through Texas – many of which are pollinators such as birds and butterflies. Pollinators are organisms that move pollen from one flower … Read more
In Celebration of the Springtail
The gardens we grow to support birds, bees, and other wildlife would not flourish without a little help from the soil food web. A handful of soil is teeming with … Read more
3 Virtual Ways to Visit Public Gardens This Spring
Just because you’re planted at home, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the blossoming beauty of spring gardens! You may have heard of the Garden For Wildlife program, … Read more
