Environmental News

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

Opossums: Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Ticks and Lyme Disease

With the huge rise in deer tick populations and the spread of Lyme disease, many friends of wildlife are welcoming opossums into their yards. 

7 Ways to Safely Watch Wildlife

You can help keep yourself and other visitors safe and wildlife wild by setting a good example! Remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect. 

The Future of California Creek

Wetlands can be among the most complex, productive ecosystems in the world, rivaling the planet’s rain forests and coral reefs. 

Hidden feather patterns tell the story of birds

Shearwaters are migratory marine birds that travel in a figure-of-eight pattern between the coasts of Siberia and Japan to Tasmania.

#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