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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.
Unwind with a Refreshing Nature-Inspired Drink
Herbal Cocktail, Mocktail Guide Provides Reward to Planting with Purpose
SPIKY, HAIRY, SHINY: INSECTS OF L.A.
If we want to understand how our decisions shape the world around us, we can start by simply paying attention to what insects are doing in our own neighborhoods.
How Bee-Friendly Farming Could Save Food Systems — and the Planet
The decline of bees is emblematic of the broader decline of wildlife around the world. The United Nations’ Global Goals calls on countries to protect the planet and promote biodiversity.
Learn to recognize the wildlife out your window
With careful observation, you can start to recognize a particular squirrel, or that certain cardinal pair that hangs out on your feeder.
Willow flycatchers, already an endangered species, also imperiled by climate change
The southwestern willow flycatcher is facing serious environmental challenges.
Resilient California: An Interview with Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot
Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot wants to elevate biodiversity.
Poppy Hour
In light of stay-at-home measures, the Theodore Payne Foundation hosted a live virtual garden tour, broadcasted on Instagram. The event was so popular, the Foundation launched a new Poppy Hour Broadcast airing Fridays from 5:30-6:30 pm.