Imagine strolling through a city farm alive with the buzz of bees, the flutter of butterflies, and flowers and vegetables in full bloom. This isn’t just a dream—it’s a sustainable … Read more
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Restoring Rivers, Revitalizing Connections to the Land
Camas is a defining feature in the meadows of western Montana. But they need a healthy riverscape. Stream restoration, using techniques that mimic natural processes such as beaver dams, is central … Read more
5 Ways to Support Fireflies in Your Yard
Catching a firefly is like catching a star. It’s a core memory for many American children: the crisp summer evening air, the far-off songs of insects and frogs, and the … Read more
QUIZ: Who’s Visiting Your Garden?
By planting native and providing wildlife with food, water, cover, and places to raise young, a garden of any size can become a wildlife haven. Many of the gardening strategies … Read more
Building Wildlife Havens, One Oak at a Time
“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” These words, spoken by renowned poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, allude to the impact of planting just one acorn … Read more
Grow Beyond No Mow May: Options for Reducing Your Lawn
Lawns are often thought of as a staple of an American home, but what role do they play in the future of gardening? Read our related blogs in this series, … Read more
Hardiness Zones and Ecoregions for Climate-Smart Gardening
Gardeners, check your zones! The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map received its first update in over ten years, moving many gardeners up a half-zone. Those previously on the upper edge … Read more
Year-Round Bird Feeding
Winter is a prime time to bring those bird feeders out and make a New Year’s resolution to provide food year-round for our feathered friends. Discover how birds’ diets change … Read more
6 New Sacred Grounds™ Native Plant Gardens & 5 New Participants in Cleveland
This summer, six native plant gardens at houses of worship in Greater Cleveland are being designated as National Wildlife Federation Sacred Grounds™ sites! This means each faith community dedicated space, … Read more
Starting small: Five ways to support biodiversity this summer
With warmer weather here, most of us are spending more time enjoying the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Sunny days, birds chirping, bees buzzing, flowers in full bloom – … Read more
