No Mow May is an initiative that encourages gardeners and homeowners to let their lawns grow wild in the interest of boosting biodiversity and supporting important pollinator populations, which are in decline. It originally began in the UK, but in the spring of 2020, caught on in … [Read more...] about More than 25 cities in Wisconsin to participate in No Mow May
Conservation
US moves to protect old-growth forests
In the fight against climate change, some of our best assets are ones that we’ve had the longest time and cost nothing. They are big, green, grand, and have been here longer than the country itself. They are trees, and they are “our planet’s lungs,” which is how US President Joe … [Read more...] about US moves to protect old-growth forests
Brown bear population in the Pyrenees makes a bear-y impressive comeback
Back in 1996, a conservation plan to reintroduce the near-extinct brown bears in the Pyrenees was launched with the addition of three bears from Slovenia. The brown bear population was already sparse, and unfortunately, the last native bear from the area was killed in 2004. After … [Read more...] about Brown bear population in the Pyrenees makes a bear-y impressive comeback
Scottish forests are the biggest they’ve been in 900 years
Scotland is a proud and iconic country, with a unique culture and landscape. Travelers from all over the world come to visit Scotland’s highlands, lowlands, and lochs. Another invaluable part of the Scottish wilderness, largely and unfortunately overlooked by visitors, is its … [Read more...] about Scottish forests are the biggest they’ve been in 900 years
Florida volunteers feed manatees with lettuce
In Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, a bold initiative began where volunteers gather to pour pallets of leafy greens into the water to feed the manatees gathered there. Initially, after some hesitation, a bold and curious pair of cows approached and started eating lettuce. More … [Read more...] about Florida volunteers feed manatees with lettuce