Carli Kierstead – Wyoming Forests and the Work of Keeping Water Flowing • Mountain & Prairie
Podcast interview with Carli Kierstead, Forest Program Director for The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming| Mountain & Prairie
A study reveals that Critically Endangered African penguins forage near fishing vessels during low fish abundance years, increasing competition for food.| Scientific Inquirer
In 2016, Druid Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) began planning a community space in a neighborhood in need of green infrastructure. After designing and applying for implementation grants, Druid Heights … Read more The post The Druid Heights Nature Spaces: A Commitment to a Community appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Species Overview The eastern ratsnake, Pantherophis alleghaniensis, is an arboreal snake species, spending much of its time in trees. It hunts in both the tree canopy and on the ground, … Read more The post Slithering Through the Branches at Smith College appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
The northern spotted owl population has been rapidly declining, largely due to an unexpected culprit—the barred owl. A proven wildlife management strategy offers the potential to avoid extinction. The elusive … Read more The post Spotted Owls: A Proven Strategy Against Extinction appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
If you’re looking for new furniture, there is some good news: you can shop for stylish and quality furniture in a way that’s better for the planet. With the 2025 … Read more The post Furniture that Feels Right in Both Your Homes: Your House and the Planet appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
The older we get, the more our thoughts turn to family, tradition, and legacy. My oldest granddaughter turned four recently, and my younger granddaughter turned three. I am deeply and … Read more The post The Gulf, Grandparents, and Generational Bonds Woven In Nature appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
The National Wildlife Federation is proud to continue its partnership with LG Electronics (LG) on their ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This fall, LG’s Times Square display … Read more The post LG Spotlights the Majesty of the Grizzly Bear in Times Square appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Wildlife and the landscapes they call home are in crisis, from the enchanting sandhill crane to the majestic monarch butterfly. And these aren’t the only species—over one third of all … Read more The post Affiliate Action for Wildlife: State Wildlife Action Plans appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Over the years, the grasslands have been affected by the abandonment of Indigenous practices and the encroachment of woody plants.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
Podcast interview with Carli Kierstead, Forest Program Director for The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming| Mountain & Prairie
Algonquin Park Ranger Mark Robinson’s diaries (1907–1936) detail social, environmental, and moral changes, offering rare insights into early conservation, policy, and wilderness life.| NiCHE
Every painting that enters a restoration studio comes with its own scars. Some are predictable—but others tell stranger stories...| Good Times
The post From Blooms to Seeds to Community Spirit at Fall Seed Collecting appeared first on Ice Age Trail Alliance.| Ice Age Trail Alliance
Jekyll Island is one of several islands on the coast of Georgia and is home of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC). But GSTC doesn’t just work with sea turtles – if you visit, you may also see gopher tortoises, box turtles, softshell turtles, American alligators, and the star of this show, diamondback terrapins. Terrapins … Continue reading "What do sea turtles, marshes, and Zoo Atlanta have in common?" The post What do sea turtles, marshes, and Zoo Atlanta have in common? appeared f...| Zoo Atlanta
Spot Nile Crocodiles lurking in the Mara and Samburu. Learn their incredible stories on a Kenya safari with The Safari Collection.| The Safari Collection
A new study shows that the invasive predator feeds on 29 species given special conservation status by federal and state governments.| News
Patrick Cook and his team share their experience investigating how moths respond to a landscape-scale woodland expansion project at Mar Lodge Estate in the Scottish Highlands. Background Upland lan…| The Applied Ecologist
These beautifully produced new books — covering art and photography, cooking, crafts, and more — celebrate our wildlife, health, and sustainable ways to care for our environment. The post 14 Incredible New Books to Inspire Your Friends and Family in the Year Ahead appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
Scientists have typically pointed to habitat loss as the key factor behind the worldwide drop in bird populations worldwide, but climate change poses a second, closely linked threat. The post Studies: Extreme Weather Fueled by Climate Change Is Adding to Bird Declines appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
As the island faces continuous urbanization, this rare shrub has gone unnoticed and ignored for decades, shrinking into near-forgotten obscurity. The post Save This Species: The ‘Little Three-Horned Devil,’ One of Puerto Rico’s Rarest Plants appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
Unchecked development is rapidly dismantling the life-support system for the entire North Indian subcontinent. The post The Last Breath of the Himalayas: Can We Stop the Collapse? appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
From wildly popular to nearly forgotten, some of our cemeteries play an unexpected role in fostering biodiversity — and may provide climate solutions, too.| The Revelator
Dive and snorkelling operators around the world that have committed to the Green Fins code of conduct have achieved an overall reduction of 26% in the level of environmental threat they pose – and six of them are now said to pose no risk at all. Their progress in mitigating local threats to coral reefs […]| Divernet
A shocking 265,000 manta and devil rays are being killed every year, according to what is said to be the first “scientifically robust” estimate of mobulid mortality worldwide. Despite nearly a decade of international protection under CITES Appendix II and CMS Appendices I and II, as well as national measures in more than 40 countries, […]| Divernet
Marineland of Canada, for almost 60 years a marquee attraction in Niagara Falls for its performing captive whale and dolphin shows, is now at the centre of an animal-welfare crisis. In October the facility threatened that without emergency federal funding it might be forced to euthanise all 30 of its beluga whales – the world’s […]| Divernet
Roots & Shoots Sierra Leone led birdwatching, cleanups, and planted 3,000 trees honoring lives lost and restoring nature through youth-led action The post Youth in Action: Roots & Shoots Sierra Leone Plants 3,000 Trees for Hope and Healing appeared first on Roots & Shoots Global.| Roots & Shoots Global
American crocodiles are booming in Florida, thanks to a little help from a nuclear power plant. The post The Comeback Croc appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
Why a sudden spike in pregnancies in one Madagascan lemur population might actually be a bad sign for the species. The post Investigating a Treetop Baby Boom appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
Locals in Tucson, Arizona are applying “reconciliation ecology” techniques to rehabilitate the region’s degraded landscapes and waterways. The post Love the Habitat You’re With appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
Conservationists seeking to restore elephant populations in a Malawian national park inadvertently upended human lives, revealing the risks of large-mammal translocations.| bioGraphic
Volunteers gathered Saturday to plant 1,000 prairie violets as part of an ambitious prairie restoration project at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center in rural Spicer, Minnesota.| West Central Tribune
Our sustainable breeding program has raised 15 fish species from eggs to adults—and discovered countless insights along the way. The post Raising Fish, Growing Knowledge appeared first on New England Aquarium.| New England Aquarium
Trainers work closely with each of the penguins to provide enrichment that encourages natural behaviors—and suits their often-unique needs. The post Fun for All Ages: How Enrichment Looks Different for Older and Younger Penguins appeared first on New England Aquarium.| New England Aquarium
Meet the 18 North Atlantic right whales who received names this year.| New England Aquarium
(click/tap to enlarge) Stark, stunning, solitary, soulful. Badlands have a beauty, that calls you back, year after year. Be safe & well. Cheers to you from The Sonoran Desert~| Cindy Knoke
The overall category winners of the 16th annual panoramic photo competition hail from Italy, Germany, and the United States. The post 13 perfect panoramic images from the 2025 Epson International Pano awards appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
Researchers warn that they can distort our connection to wildlife. The post AI videos of animals could be dangerous. Here’s how to spot them. appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
They're born as tiny 'toadlets.' The post These toads don’t start as tadpoles appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
Poachers kill over 20,000 African elephants every year for their ivory. The post Endangered rhino horns and elephant tusks seized in California appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
Veterinarians successfully removed the debris from the juvenile Salvin’s albatross. The post Rare seabird saved after swallowing four large fishhooks appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
The newly discovered P. mikazuki is a tribute the famous warrior Date Masamune. The post Portuguese Man O’War species honors ‘One-Eyed Dragon’ samurai appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
Dormant seeding isn’t common practice and can appear daunting, but there are some techniques to give Manitoba farmers an edge| The Western ProducerLivestock Production, Trades & Disease | The Western Prod...
Renters got a major rights boost in England, the deforestation rate slowed, and a living reef took shape in Wales, plus more The post What went right this week: a ‘victory of a lifetime for renters’, plus more appeared first on Positive News.| Positive News
Written by Claire Kelly, Conservator at Natural History Museum, London. A Boa Constrictor on display in the Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles Gallery at the Natural History Museum in London, UK was removed to undergo a considerable amount of remedial conservation … Continue reading →| NatSCA
Last September, members of the Zambian Chapter Safari Club International (SCI) Executive Committee, Maggie Rodger, Ian Robinson, Clinton Jones, John McLaurin and Laura du Plooy, together with Te Ata Headley and Everett Headley, SCI’s Guides and Outfitters Liaison, visited WONS (Women, Orphans, Needy and Sick) in Lusaka. The visit signifies the Chapter’s support of the SCIF … Women, Orphans, Needy and Sick (WONS) – Zambian Chapter SCI Delivers Bell Blue Bags Read More » The post Women...| Safari Club International Foundation
Livingstone, Zambia (22–26 September 2025) The 23rd AWCF, hosted at the Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Resort in Livingstone, Zambia, was a resounding success, drawing praise from delegates and stakeholders across the continent and beyond. The event was marked by high-level engagement, strategic discussions, and strengthened collaboration among African range states and international partners. A pivotal contributor to … 23rd Annual african Wildlife Consultative Forum success Read More » The p...| Safari Club International Foundation
SCI Foundation, through their Conservation Matching Grant Program supported the SCI Minnesota Chapter, Pheasants Forever and other Partners to Add 1,300-Acre to Sharp-tailed Grouse Habitat Valuable habitat for sharp-tailed grouse has been added to one of Minnesota’s Wildlife Management Areas thanks to numerous conservation organizations. The SCI Foundation and SCI Minnesota Chapter were part of a … Conservation Matching Grant Adds 1,300 Acres to Sharp-tailed Grouse Habitat Read More » Th...| Safari Club International Foundation
SCIF Veterans Committee recognizes a veteran through a once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience. Courtesy of the Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) Veterans Committee and the Music City SCI Chapter, a deserving U.S. Combat Veteran was honored over a three-day hunting journey in Texas. Kevin Peters received the SCIF Combat Veteran Award during the 2025 SCI Convention in Nashville, … Combat Veteran Honored with Unforgettable Hunt Read More »| Safari Club International Foundation
Susič et al. share their experience studying solitary bee activity at nesting boxes using passive acoustic monitoring and analysing the data using neural networks. There are thousands of species of solitary bees and they play important roles in their ecosystems, the best known being the pollinators of various plants. Several species choose holes in wood to make their nests – they fill each chamber they …| The Applied Ecologist
While most library collections are printed or written on paper, hundreds of historic objects at the American Antiquarian Society — including broadsides, children’s books, and ribbon bad…| Past is Present
An amazing turnout for the 7th annual Luca’s Legacy Clean-Up! Volunteers across two sites joined to protect Mandurah’s waterways and honour Luca’s memory.| Mandurah Cruises
An amazing turnout for the 7th annual Luca’s Legacy Clean-Up! Volunteers across two sites joined to protect Mandurah’s waterways and honour Luca’s memory.| SEA WEST
(ABU DHABI, UAE) – Last week, Mission Blue team members including Dr. Sylvia Earle and Chief Scientist Dr. Tessa Hempson attended the IUCN World Conservation Congress (IUCN WCC). The IUCN WCC occurs only every four years, and represents a significant opportunity for nature conservationists, decision-makers, and leaders to come together to develop and set benchmarks for global priorities in conservation. Our goals at Mission Blue are to continue the work from the UN Ocean Conference in Nice....| Mission Blue
[FERNANDO DE NORONHA, BRAZIL] – The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago rises from the Atlantic waters off the northeastern coast of Brazil as a chain of 21 volcanic islands. World-renowned for its crystal-clear waters, abundant marine life, and breathtaking landscapes, the inhabited main island of Fernando de Noronha has become one of Brazil’s most sought-after tourism [...]Read More...| Mission Blue
One year after the discovery that golden mussels had invaded the Delta, thick colonies coat boats and piers and threaten water supplies for cities and farms. Yet the state has no specific funding or plans to tackle harms in the heart of the invasion. The post Invasive Golden Mussels Upend Life in the Delta appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature
The Alameda whipsnake is a true local. Yet it remains a stranger to us—which makes protecting it trickier.| Bay Nature
The City of San Francisco will take apart and temporarily store the iconic Vaillancourt Fountain following an 8–5 vote by its Arts Commission, which determined it to be a safety risk. Completed in 1971 by Canadian artist Armand Vaillancourt, the 710-ton Brutalist concrete structure was built to circulate 30,000 gallons of water but has been […]| Artforum
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The State Conservation Commission will hold its quarterly meeting and also conduct the election of new members during the annual conference of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) in Wichita later this month. First, the commission’s regular meeting will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. […] The post State Conservation Commission Meeting and Elections appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.| Morning Ag Clips
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is asking Michigan stakeholders to provide comments on a proposed spotted lanternfly interior (SLF) quarantine. Interior plant pest quarantines restrict the movement of specific plant material within the state to help safeguard Michigan agriculture and natural resources against harmful pests. Read draft copy […] The post Seeking Comments on Proposed Spotted Lanternfly Interior Quarantine appeared first o...| Morning Ag Clips
Caribou of Alaska’s Western Arctic Herd travel the shore of the Kobuk River. Author video.— Most of the time, caribou are conservative. They tend not to try new things unless they really have to. They don’t like to wander far from their preferred migration routes, except in preiods of unusual weather, or extreme duress. While […]| The Last Word On Nothing
Join a new citizen science initiative to help one of Colorado's only endemic breeding birds, the Brown-capped Rosy-Finch.| Colorado Field Ornithologists
[OPRIMA AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL] Want to brush up your shorebird ID skills or learn how to conduct Caribbean Waterbird Census (CWC) counts? Keep reading for details about this exciting opportunity! BirdsCaribbean is pleased to invite applications for a five-day training workshop focused on shorebird and waterbird identification and CWC survey methods. Participants will strengthen their …| BirdsCaribbean
When approaching the North Florida Wildlife Center in Lamont, you will begin to feel as if our region has transformed into an exotic realm. The massive oaks, pines, and trailing vines hide a place brimming with animals you might only glimpse in the wilds of Madagascar. Guided by his passion for wildlife conservation, love of animals, and desire to educate...| Tallahassee MagazineTallahassee Magazine
After contorting under boulders for puffin chicks, chasing skittish tern chicks in the weeds and sitting as stone-silent sentinels in bird blinds to observe feeding and behavior, the five-person research crew on Seal Island relaxed in their work cabin in the orange and purple sunset glow. Their conversation on a mid-July evening wafted into waves […]| Inside Climate News
From shifting policies to the impacts of climate change, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the challenges facing the outdoors today. But if 150 years of raising our voices for the outdoors has taught... Read More The post How to Advocate for the Outdoors: 6 Simple Ways to Take Action appeared first on Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC).| Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
When you hear the words “scientific research,” most people think of sterile labs with halogen lights, scientists in white coats, test tubes and beakers. But spend a day in the field with an AMC... Read More The post In the Field with AMC’s Research Team: How Science Protects the Outdoors You Love appeared first on Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC).| Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
An example of underwater behaviour that seems calculated to get divers a bad name was revealed in the Philippines when a diver spotted a table coral with the words “Just Dive” carved into it. The act of underwater vandalism was discovered at Napaling Point, a popular dive-site off Panglao in south-western Bohol, at the end […]| Divernet
The elusive 'snot otters' can grow up to two feet long. The post Hellbender salamanders are huge—and in trouble appeared first on Popular Science.| Popular Science
"Madagascar is reeling from political unrest. But there’s another problem that no one’s talking about."| Longreads
A report reveals the continued expansion of China’s ocean theme parks and the serious welfare issues faced by over 1,300 captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises.| Faunalytics
The Maldives wants to resume fishing for gulpers as a global trade meeting mulls more protections, highlighting conservation-trade tensions The post Gulper sharks on the line amid international shark trade debate appeared first on Dialogue Earth.| Dialogue Earth
In celebration of the 10 Year Anniversary of Monarch Heroes, we reflect on the beginnings of the program & highlight our hardworking partners.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Students on the brigade find opportunities to experience campus nature at night, take part in research, and support Wisconsin wildlife conservation.| News
A Journey in Conservation| igfa.org
Bex Frucht is a force of nature—a storyteller and community builder whose work blends performance, land, and small-town life in the American West. Based in Livingston, Montana, she’s the founder of TMI Live, a storytelling series that celebrates vulnerability, humor, and human connection, and for the past three years, she’s been the “vibe steward” of … Continue reading "Bex Frucht — Story Wrangler! Vibe Steward! One of a Kind!" The post Bex Frucht — Story Wrangler! Vibe Stewar...| Mountain & Prairie
Podcast conversation with Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia and co-author of the new fly fishing book, "Pheasant Tail Simplicity"| Mountain & Prairie
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes remove thousands of invasive American bullfrogs to protect native species in the Mission Valley.| The Pulp
Image: Cottonbro Studio | Pexels Creative Commons As the need to restore Europe’s freshwaters becomes ever more pressing, so too does the demand for funding to support ambitious restoration project…| The Freshwater Blog
We all have a responsibility to act as stewards of the natural world, particularly when the work we do has an outsized impact on the environment around us. Agriculture, in particular, can do a great deal of harm to the environment if farmers don’t keep conservation in mind. Chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, can enter nearby watersheds as a … The post Protecting River Wildlife: Best Farming Practices for Conservation appeared first on Suntrics - Your Daily News/Guide for Biz, ...| Suntrics – Your Daily News/Guide for Biz, Health, Tech & Lifestyle!
Virtual fencing uses GPS collars, sounds and electrical cues to move cattle across a landscape. Along with saving ranchers time, researchers say this new technology can help protect, and create, wildlife habitat.| KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR
Sparsholt College Group Alumnus Tom Hilder, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the at the Schöffel Countryside Awards.| Sparsholt College Hampshire
Today we opened our new foyer display — and if you’re passing by, we warmly invite you to stop for a moment and take a look. Exhibitions like this are a wonderful way to share highlights from the U…| University of Glasgow Library Blog
Wild gardens welcome hedgehogs Our gardens can provide ideal habitat for hedgehogs, and a brilliant way to encourage prickly visitors […] The post Go WILD for Hedgehogs appeared first on Hedgehog Street.| Hedgehog Street
Introduction A recent Nottingham Trent University (NTU) study by Katie Lee, partly funded and supported by People’s Trust for Endangered […] The post Research: Badger and hedgehog interaction appeared first on Hedgehog Street.| Hedgehog Street
Introduction A recent study by Hongli Yu investigated the gene flow between four suburban populations of Western European hedgehogs in […] The post Research: Hedgehog gene flow appeared first on Hedgehog Street.| Hedgehog Street
By Kori Malia, Hedgehog Intern 4 April, 2025: Camera Deployment Today, a team including NHMP Co-ordinator Dr Henrietta Pringle, researchers […] The post NHMP Cameras in Oxfordshire appeared first on Hedgehog Street.| Hedgehog Street
In honour of this year’s Hedgehog Awareness Week, we’re launching a special competition for you to win a state of […] The post NHMP Camera Competition appeared first on Hedgehog Street.| Hedgehog Street
Beech forests flowering this spring are expected to drop trillions of seeds later in the autumn — producing a feast both for […] The post Biggest beech mast in seven years – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
Assistant Professor – Environment and Sustainability (SEaS) University of Cincinnati The School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join a new Blue / Water and Sustainability Initiative in the College of Arts and Sciences. This initiative is part of the College’s Discovery in Action program, which supports engaged […] The post Assistant Professor, Water Economies, Environment and Sustainability (SEaS), College of Arts a...| The International Society for Ecological Economics
Most Australians will never have heard of the kakarratul, an elusive silky mole that burrows in the desert and has no eyes. Now a growing threat is shrinking its habitat.| www.abc.net.au
As we’ve seen with tigers and other threatened species, captive lion breeding may stimulate consumer demand and put additional pressure on wild populations across African home ranges.| The Revelator
Scientists have long been gloomy about the prospects for coral-reef survival around the warming world, but according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) artificial intelligence is inclined to look on the brighter side than humans. A new study led by the New York-based WCS has concluded that AI models are providing “more accurate and more […]| Divernet
In the mountains of Italy, local people are adapting to life with a growing number of brown bears, wolves, and other fairy tale predators. The post The Beauty—and the Beasts—of Coexistence appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
British Columbia is famous for its incredible whale watching opportunities, but did you know that the marine wildlife show doesn’t stop at whales? The waters off Vancouver Island and the BC coast are teeming with life, and a whale watching tour often includes surprise encounters with other amazing marine animals. Here are five of the ... The post Top 5 Marine Animals You Might Spot Alongside Whales in BC Waters appeared first on Prince of Whales.| Prince of Whales
Ever wondered how researchers find out the gender of a whale? With Ocean Wise's new findings, there could be another way!| Prince of Whales
A trailblazing attempt to repopulate the ocean with sharks born of surplus aquarium eggs is expanding the boundaries of marine conservation.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Georgia is home to a wide range of ecological habitats. From the temperate forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the salt marshes of the coastal plains, our state provides endless opportunities to explore the natural world. Each eco-region is home to its own wondrous diversity of wildlife, from one of the smallest turtles in … Continue reading "Conservation in Coastal Georgia" The post Conservation in Coastal Georgia appeared first on Zoo Atlanta.| Zoo Atlanta
Peek into the shadows and meet the deep-sea animals that thrive in the dark. The post Are You Afraid of the Dark… Exhibits? appeared first on New England Aquarium.| New England Aquarium
As right whale numbers slowly rise, scientists stress the need for continued collaboration to protect these animals. The post Protections for Right Whales Remain Essential to Continue Population’s Gradual Increase appeared first on New England Aquarium.| New England Aquarium
From anacondas to penguins, get a behind-the-scenes look at our animal exams.| New England Aquarium
