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fromBon Appetit
1 week ago

Lei and Hawaiian Food Traditions Are Deeply Connected

Kanaka Maoli view lei as representations of their foodways and connection to the land, deeply tied to historical issues like agricultural practices and plant extinction.
Food & drink
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

How to Attract the 9 Beneficial Predators You Want on Your Land

Integrated pest management enhances long-term pest control by utilizing beneficial insects rather than chemical pesticides.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

Insects are declining rapidly globally, impacting other species and ecosystems, yet individuals can take actionable steps to help.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

Conservation and horticulture groups say year-round low-mowing while selectively leaving native plants to grow can save huge amounts of drinking water and lead to lasting and impactful ecological changes.
Pets
Arts
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Infographic: 9 Ways Flowers Protect the Environment

Flowers promote biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem beyond their aesthetic appeal.
fromKqed
2 months ago

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

Kevin Alison passionately works to protect and propagate endangered plant species on Catalina Island.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Wildflowers blooming along revived river following California dam removals

"Native vegetation is the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. For example, plants provide habitat, stabilize soil and serve as forage for wildlife. They also attract insects that feed baby salmon and steelhead."
Portland food
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Volunteers hope to reduce wildfire risk in Brooklyn by planting less flammable vegetation

Volunteers planted native vegetation in Marine Park to restore areas affected by wildfires and reduce future fire risks.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Four Ecologically Crucial Things You Should Do in Your Garden

Douglas W. Tallamy advocates for incorporating native plants to support biodiversity in our gardens and minimize ecological harm.
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NYC startup
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This small tweak to California parks could help prevent fires

The Test Plot initiative in Elysian Park aims to restore native plant species to urban parks, enhancing ecological balance and climate resilience.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

California's native plants find refuge at Los Medanos College nature preserve

Los Medanos College Nature Preserve showcases California's native plants and increases biodiversity via its 2-acre sanctuary.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

Yosemite National Park: Crews restore damaged landscape back to conditions not seen in 150 years

Workers are making progress this summer on an ambitious plan to turn a 400-acre property that was used for generations as a cattle pasture back into a healthy Sierra Nevada meadow.
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