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Pacific Rim Institutes sells native plant wreaths
The Pacific Rim Institute is selling hand-crafted wreaths that highlight conservation efforts.
Tree that smells like rotting fish is so invasive states are offering bounties to kill it
Bringing the Bradford pear tree to Maine seemed like a good idea at the time…
Meet an Ecologist Who Works for God (and Against Lawns)
A Long Island couple say fighting climate change and protecting biodiversity starts at home. Or rather, right outside their suburban house.
Lucile MacLennan, esteemed native plant champion, dies at 101
Lucile MacLennan, a heralded native plant champion who spent much of the past century elbows deep in South Carolina soil, died on Nov. 29. She was 101 years old.
Plan to protect land, water presents opportunity for Native Californians
“I would like to see the state of California really listen to Native voices and ask them to help protect the environment.”
20 Sun-Loving Native Plants for Zone 10 Gardens
One of the hottest regions in the US is still home to many great native plants.
A conservationist is raising awareness of native plants and birds, one decorative pin at a time
Weber started Laulima in 2017, an online store and Instagram account that sells patches, pins, and other merchandise featuring native flora and fauna. The Conversation spoke with Weber about how she came to art as a tool for conservation.
Environmental Groups Settle Lawsuit With Southern California Edison to Protect Waterways
A coalition of environmental groups has announced they reached a settlement agreement with Southern California Edison to clean up facilities identified as sources of toxic contaminants that flow into streams, rivers and other waterways.
Study finds single molecule within a specific plant used by Native Americans can treat both pain and diarrhea
Researchers have revealed a striking pattern following a functional screen of extracts from plants collected in Muir Woods National Monument, in coastal redwood forest land in California.
Massive Morro Bay offshore wind farm proposal starts environmental review. What’s next?
The announcement means the federal government can begin the next phase in the process: an environmental review.