The Sense of Wonder in the Wildlife Garden

Silver-spotted Skipper

(Guest post by Kelly Senser) “A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement. It is our misfortune that for most of us that clear-eyed vision, that true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring, is dimmed and even lost before we reach adulthood.” —Rachel Carson This quote comes from [...]

One Third of U.S. Birds in Danger: How your Ecosystem Garden can Make a Difference

Habitat loss is primary cause of species decline

Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar released the State of the Birds report in March of 2009. This landmark study revealed that nearly one third of all U.S. birds are endangered, threatened or in significant decline due to habitat loss, invasive species, and other threats. Salazar said: “Just as they were when Rachel Carson published [...]

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