There’s nothing like an Earth Day spent learning about restoring native forests, and this April, that’s exactly what nearly 40 Southeastern residents did. Landowners and professionals gathered in Maysville, North … Read more
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Why Neglecting the Great Northwoods Threatens Michigan’s Businesses
John Mueller has owned the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge since 2018. This property, built in 1934 on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, resides in the Great Northwoods—more than 60 million acres of pure, … Read more
This Mother’s Day, Love Mother Earth
There are many ways to show love — with words, actions, flowers, but few gestures say “I care” quite like chocolate! So this Mother’s Day, let’s show Mother Earth that … Read more
Teaching Collegiate Students the ‘Why’ behind Prescribed Burning
Higher education is an essential component of natural resource careers. However, it’s one thing to learn in the classroom; it’s another to get outside. For the next generation of fire … Read more
Furniture that Feels Right in Both Your Homes: Your House and the Planet
If you’re looking for new furniture, there is some good news: you can shop for stylish and quality furniture in a way that’s better for the planet. With the 2025 … Read more
How the Longleaf Pine’s Needles Support the Lumbee People
When settlers invaded North America, they encountered significant beauty and ecological richness, such as the sprawling longleaf pine forests that covered approximately 90 million acres of the Southeast—made possible through … Read more
Igniting Interest: Introducing Students to the Art of Prescribed Burning
The longleaf pine range of the Southeastern United States has seen a rapid decline in acreage as human development continues to cause significant declines in natural habitats. In an age … Read more
Hop to It! Your Last-Minute Guide to Real “Good” Chocolate
Still scrambling to fill your Easter baskets? Want to fill them with really “good” chocolate—the kind that not only is delicious, but also protects forests and wildlife? Don’t worry, last-minute … Read more
A Different Look at Conservation: Lessons from Belize
Growing up around the forests, fields, rivers, and springs of Georgia’s coastal plain, I spent a lot of time in nature and developed a passion for working outside. As of … Read more
Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge: A Longleaf For All Field Day Recap
On October 29, 2024, the Southeast Forestry program hosted an engaging field day in Tuskegee, Alabama, focused on forestry and wildlife management for landowners and outreach professionals. The gathering brought … Read more
