Native vs. Non-Native Plants
What exactly are the merits of native compared to non-native plants, and how do gardeners make the best choice about what to grow in a home garden?
Grow for it! Gardening with California native plants
Spring is a good time to evaluate your landscape and consider changes to decrease water use in 2026. A good starting point is to incorporate a California native plant or two into the garden. Many native plants can survive with minimal supplemental water once they are established.
A TOAST TO THE TREES OF PETERS CANYON
Wildflowers are wonderful, but this spring, I want to propose a toast to trees
Yerba Madre Commits $100,000 to America’s National Parks and Calls on Congress to Pass the America the Beautiful Act
As federal funding for parks faces an uncertain future, Yerba Madre launches its largest Earth Month activation yet: 500,000 free cans, 50,000 native trees, and a call to action for park advocates nationwide
Microforests Are Taking Root Across the Country, Making Urban Spaces Better for Birds and People
In pockets as small as a few parking lots, miniature forests can help cool cities, quiet streets, and give birds a place to land.
California Forever project could threaten sensitive Solano County habitat, environmentalists say
The project could affect endangered species like fairy shrimp, tadpole shrimp, and the California tiger salamander.
Threat of California’s native tree loss is greater than current estimates
New study finds that many of the state’s valuable and most recognizable trees could decline sooner than expected because current risk calculations don’t incorporate climate change
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu’s concrete jungle
They’re defying the fate of many other native birds in Hawaii, where disease and predators that aren’t native to the islands have caused indigenous bird numbers to collapse.
Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition 2025 Progress Report Shows Accelerating Restoration Efforts
The Coalition treated 4,508 acres, planted 65,000+ trees and expanded cultural burning to protect ancient giants from extreme wildfire and climate threats
Tippecanoe residents can swap invasive trees for free natives
Tippecanoe County residents have a new opportunity to enhance local ecosystems by replacing invasive plants with native species.