Garden Habitats

butterfly perches on a pink flower.

United States Proposes Listing Monarchs as a Threatened Species

This December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)  proposed a listing of the North American migratory monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. So, what does that … Read more

One adult and one small child work outside in a garden bed.

Musing in Missoula: Reflections of an AmeriCorps Member

2024 was a year of pulling cheatgrass, traveling to Lowe’s to exclusively purchase concrete and stacks of terra cotta planter bases, tabling through direct sun and pouring rain, and enjoying … Read more

Pollinators & Produce: Pollinator Habitats and Food Security in Baltimore

The Vision For more than a decade, the National Wildlife Federation and our Baltimore community partners have been working together to build a more equitable future for wildlife and people. … Read more

A person in a raccoon costume waters a plant from a watering can.

Gardening with Young Children: Developing More Than Just a Green Thumb

Hands-on gardening with young children has so many benefits—for the children, the adults who care for them, and the communities they live in. Incorporating gardening into early care and learning … Read more

A brown horse drinks from a marshy pond.

Wild Horses of Assateague: A Naturalized Species

Like many Americans tend to do during the summer, I made sure to hit the beach a few times. As a Marylander, there’s only so many times you can visit … Read more

A winged insect perches on a blade of grass.

Leave the Leaves to Save Fireflies!

If you’ve ever lived in a region with fireflies, you’re probably most familiar with them as flying insects that light up the sky with their rhythmic blinking. But did you … Read more

A light brown bat hangs upside down from a tree branch.

Story Time: The Eastern Red Bat’s Blanket of Leaves

Please enjoy this short story from the perspective of an eastern red bat settling in for winter. The autumn air was crisp and full of promise. As the sun dipped … Read more

Brown winged insect with blue spots on the wing tips.

How Fallen Leaves Support Moths and Butterflies

Amid the crunch of autumn leaves underfoot lies a hidden ecosystem where moths and butterflies find shelter and sustenance. While it might seem like clutter to some, this layer of … Read more

Two people smile in front of a sign that reads, "Pollinator garden coming soon!"

Pollinators and Urban Farming: A Year of Learning and Growing

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

Two people sit at a table with wet concrete formations on it.

Summer in Missoula Ushers in a “Pollinatorpalooza”

When Missoula Mayor Davis proudly proclaimed June 17-23 as Missoula Pollinator Week, we celebrated with a butterfly puddler painting event at the Missoula Public Library and kicked off the summer … Read more