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#BlackBirdersWeek Seeks To Make The Great Outdoors Open To All
This week, black birders around the world are rallying around Christian Cooper
Litter Of Mountain Lions Born In Santa Monica Mountains
A female and two male mountain lion kittens were born recently in the Santa Monica Mountains, as announced by the National Park Service on June 3.
Bring Back the Pollinators
Join Matthew Shepherd for this introduction to native bees, their natural history, and tips on how you can provide what they need in small spaces.
Breaking Down Barriers to Conservation
Innovative lease agreements are opening up wildlife corridors and improving livelihoods in Kenya’s Maasai Mara
How to Draw Birds with John Muir Laws
Draw raptors, garden birds, and waterbirds in this free 3-class series with the author, John Muir Laws in “Laws Guide to Drawing Birds.”
Plants for Birds
Bring more birds to your home with native plants
How gardening can teach kids life skills
Plus, ideas to get them digging the garden.
Coronavirus Has Renewed Our Addiction To Plastic
Environmental activists are sounding the alarm as city streets become littered with masks and gloves, and single-use plastics get a new lease on life.
Right Plant, Right Place with Scott Cher
Knowing native habitats can help you choose the right plants for your place. This course discusses local plant communities and their conditions, as well as how to assess the conditions of your garden site, including climate, soil, sunlight and space
Sharing our space with urban wildlife
Chances are, you have had first-hand experience with a wild animal no matter where you live.