Environmental News

A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team.

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.

Why garlic mustard isn’t a plant you want in your garden bed

P.E.I. Invasive Species Council says garlic mustard is harmful to local plants and forests

Plant lovers celebrate calochortus — a lovely California lily

Calochortus albus is a lily common to El Dorado County. Learn about is and other native plants at next week’s El Dorado Chapter

Why Toronto city staff want to spend $3.2M to plant a quarter of a million native trees

More local species will make city’s canopy less vulnerable to climate change, experts say

Know which plants can harm your garden, animals

Many gardeners plant invasive ornamental plants and trees sold in nurseries or ones gifted to them from other gardeners — not realizing how they’re contributing to the problems caused by these plants.

Putah Creek volunteer events return after year-long hiatus

Putah Creek Council is excited to announce the return of community volunteer environmental stewardship events after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.