Monarch butterflies are returning to gardens across the United States, but a few months ago, I stood in a mountain forest in Mexico where the monarchs spend the winter. They clustered on trees by the thousands and when the sun hit them, they swarmed in a cloud of bright orange confetti. I was surrounded by […]
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Scores of Endangered Butterflies Slated to Be Released Along California Coast Using $1.5 Million Private Grant
In California, a joint effort will oversee a multi-stage, four-year plan to help Behren’s silverspot butterfly return in numbers to the coastline of Northern California. Vitalized by a $1.5 million grant from the State of CA Wildlife Conservation Board, the Mendocino Land Trust (MLT) is planning to plant 35,000 early blue violets, the only plant […]
How to Support Your Local Wildlife
Wild birds, insects and other wildlife populations are on the decline. These creatures need all the help they can get to cope with a changing planet. If you’re wondering what you can do to give your local wildlife a helping hand, here are some suggestions from the team at Really Wild Bird Food, who grow […]
5 Camouflage Techniques of Animals: Animals Who Blend In and Change Colors
Wildlife is often about survival of the fittest. In some cases, it is the survival of the most creative. From the ocean to the forest, there are a ton of animals that can blend seamlessly into their surroundings. 1. Chameleon Source: The Animal Box Office/Youtube Chameleons are one of the most notorious color-changing animals. Watch […]
How To Make Your Yard More In Harmony With Surrounding Nature
Have you been trying to find ways to create a more natural and harmonious outdoor space? Would you like to make your backyard, patio, or balcony into an oasis that is both beautiful and peaceful? We understand the importance of finding some respite from the hustle and bustle of life in his ever-developing world. That’s […]
Stark warning not to kill wasps and flies coming into your house this summer
A stark warning has been issued for people not to kill wasps, flies or any flying insects making their way into your house this summer. For many people, when the weather starts to get warmer, we throw the doors and windows open to let in the sunshine and fresh breeze and before long all sorts […]
9 Good Bugs for Your Garden and How to Attract Them
Not all creepy-crawlers are welcome in the garden, but some insects are very beneficial to the success of your flowers, herbs and veggies. According to Almanac, beneficial bugs fall into three categories: pollinators, which help pollinate plants; predators, which feed on garden pests; and parasitizers, like parasitic wasps and other insects that lay eggs inside […]
Plant 50% to 70% Native – Benefit More Wildlife
Native plants have tight relationships with wildlife, formed over many thousands of years, providing natural sources of food, cover and places to raise young. Without healthy native plant communities, wildlife cannot survive. Just how much of my garden or landscape should be native? National Wildlife Federation recommends that yards strive for 50% to 70% native […]