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fromEarth911
1 day ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Get ideas for your home garden at these 19 spring garden tours around L.A.

Southern California, especially Los Angeles, has many breathtaking botanical gardens and wildflower-lined hiking trails. But it's also exciting to visit private home gardens that are rarely open to the public and find inspiration even if you don't have space for a garden at home.
Los Angeles
Non-profit organizations
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

The Eaton Fire Destroyed Altadena's Lush Greenery. These Volunteers Are Growing It Back | KQED

Community-led reforestation efforts and partnerships are restoring Altadena's green spaces after the devastating 2025 Eaton Fire destroyed homes and native vegetation.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Plant a Pollinator Garden To Support Butterflies, Bees, & Birds

Plant native, nectar-rich home gardens to support pollinators threatened by climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and significant population declines.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Check Out These Great Gardening Tips

Embrace native plants, avoid chemical garden products, and practice eco-friendly gardening to benefit nature and human well-being.
Environment
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Contra Costa's ecosystem being restored, one indigenous plant at a time

Volunteer-led native planting converted Clayton Valley Drain from 5% native cover in 2013 to 100% in 2024, improving habitat and watershed health.
Real estate
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This Florida mega-development is turning suburban backyards into a nature paradise

Sunbridge is a 27,000-acre Orlando-area development combining 30,000+ homes with 13,000 acres of preserved native habitat emphasizing biodiversity and sustainability.
Environment
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Under Brooklyn's Kosciuszko Bridge, a native plant nursery flourishes amid pollution

A community-run nursery beneath the Kosciuszko Bridge grows and distributes thousands of native plants to restore greenspaces in a heavily polluted Brooklyn area.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

7 facts about the Point Reyes National Seashore

The Point Reyes National Seashore encompasses just over 71,000 acres. It was established in 1962 thanks to the work of Clem Miller, a United States congressman from Marin County. Mount Wittenberg is the tallest mountain at 1,407 feet in elevation. Point Reyes Hill is 1,336 feet and Mount Vision is 1,282 feet. The San Andreas Fault separates the Point Reyes peninsula from the rest of Marin County.
Environment
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fromBon Appetit
8 months 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
9 months 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.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months 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.
Pets
fromwww.bostonherald.com
10 months ago

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

No Mow May promotes allowing natural growth for the benefit of pollinators and sustainable water usage.
Homeowners are transforming their lawns intentionally for ecological advantages.
Arts
fromEarth911
10 months ago

Infographic: 9 Ways Flowers Protect the Environment

Flowers promote biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem beyond their aesthetic appeal.
California
fromKqed
10 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
10 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
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
11 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
11 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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