Many of the crawly critters you might see around your lawn or garden are there to help. Bees, butterflies, and moths pollinate flowers. Ants and earthworms keep soil healthy. Ladybugs, … Read more
Wildlife Facts
October is Bat Appreciation Month!
Right off the bat, I’m compelled to share that my love of bats likely exceeds your average animal lover. I find their adorable, fuzzy bodies and the only mammal capable … Read more
Bats and Halloween
October is Bat Appreciation Month, when bats are celebrated through the spooky lens of Halloween. With its fall colors, warm mugs of tea, and homemade chili, it’s no surprise October … Read more
Leaf Layer Safari: How to Spot Hidden Moth Cocoons in Your Backyard
At first glance, a pile of autumn leaves might look like nothing more than yard debris. But hidden in that layer are secret survival shelters: the cocoons of North America’s … Read more
Wildlife We Throw Away
Fallen leaves are vital for wildlife. They offer insulation, cover from predators, and a place for wildlife to overwinter. When homeowners dispose of fallen leaves, they unknowingly destroy habitat. Additionally, … Read more
The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act
Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on the planet and have remained mostly unchanged for 110 million years. They are members of the reptile group and can be found … Read more
Dangerous Lines in Sacred Waters: The Cost of Commercial Fishing in a Pacific Marine Monument
Imagine a vast, protected marine sanctuary, which contains extraordinary and unique marine life and globally important bird nesting sites, all amid a remote chain of islands, atolls, reefs, and shoals. … Read more
Shark Week: Reef Island
It’s Shark Week, and even these mega-predators of the sea need love. Ever heard the saying, “There are plenty more fish in the sea”? Welcome to Love (Reef) Island, where … Read more
Wildlife Reasons to Celebrate Plastic Free July
It’s that time of year again, Plastic Free July! This is an opportunity to stop, think, and change how we interact with plastic. Each year, more plastic is produced and … Read more
Sharks & Plastic Free July
While it is Plastic Free July, sharks are the talk of the town right now. Let’s dive into how plastic pollution is affecting some of our favorite shark species. Blue … Read more
