Sightings of rare birds trumpet the conservation success story The majestic whooping crane is the tallest flying bird in North America. …
Conserving Land with a Focus on Bats
Farmers of the tropics, tequila-makers and pollinators are just some of the names we’ve given to bats. As we learn more about these …
NALT’s Favorite Field Guide: Using NatureServe to Steward the Land
With more than 480 Conservation Easements spread across 19 states, a common question asked of North American Land Trust (NALT) is, “How do …
It Takes a Village to Save the White Fringeless Orchid
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but one Georgia neighborhood found that it actually takes a village to …
Summer Solstice’s Strawberry Moon
Happy Summer Solstice! Today, June 20, marks the longest day of the year with 17 hours of light, and from here on out our days will grow …
Saving the Delmarva Fox Squirrel from Extinction: A Conservation Success Story
While exploring the woods of the Chesapeake Bay region, if you’re lucky you may spot a flash of silvery gray scampering across the forest …
Happy World Oceans Day!
Happy World Oceans Day! The earth’s oceans are a significant aspect of this planet, touching everyone’s lives both directly and …
Yellow-Fringed Orchid (Platanthera ciliaris)
Overview: Listed as threatened or endangered in most states, the Yellow-Fringed Orchid ranges from southern New England west to southern …
Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolate)
Background: Many of you are probably finding an abundance of this aggressive invader in your gardens this time of year. Garlic mustard, or …
