Category: Deserts and Aridlands
Nature Photo of the Week: Anza-Borrego Desert
Written by Darci Palmquist | June 24th, 2011
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Ah, the California desert! Flickr user ManualFoci captured this shot of an ocotillo cactus in the foreground at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in March. (Did you know that Anza-Borrego is California’s largest state park and a critical habitat for bighorn sheep?) Thanks for sharing it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group! See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images—submitted [...]
Wielding Words to Protect Australia
Written by Michael Looker | May 6th, 2011
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For our inaugural Nature Writing Prize in Australia, we solicited essays that celebrate both nature writing and the country’s magnificent landscapes. Meet the winner and read her essay.
The 2011 State of the Birds Report
Written by Dave Mehlman | May 3rd, 2011
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This year’s report takes a look at U.S. public lands and their critical importance as bird habitat. Dave Mehlman, the Conservancy’s migratory bird expert, contributed to the report and shares his insights.
Science! On Horseback! By People Like You and Me
Written by Robert Lalasz | April 29th, 2011
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Citizen science is HOT — especially when you’re mapping Arizona’s San Pedro River in the middle of June. Learn how 11 years of citizen data collection on the San Pedro have helped protect the river…and boost its PR.
In Australia, Conserving Land and Tradition
Written by Michael Looker | January 24th, 2011
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A new partnership promises to conserve habitat for wildlife, provide sustainable livelihoods for people and return 450,000 acres to its traditional owners.
Nature Photo of the Week: Pinnacles Desert Rainbow
Written by Darci Palmquist | December 17th, 2010
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Apparently, you have to capture a double rainbow to get 15 minutes of fame these days. But this is still one gorgeous shot taken by Flickr user Kyle Hammons at Pinnacles Desert in Western Australia’s Nambung National Park. Thanks for sharing it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr Group! See all The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images—submitted to [...]
Cool Green Morning: Wednesday, December 15
Written by Nicole Levins | December 15th, 2010
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Brrrrr…it’s a straight-up COLD green morning in these parts.
- According to this account, COP16=win! Get the skinny on the Cancun Agreements. (Grist)
- Chevy Volts are finally hitting the road. (Scientific American)
- So, most states’ transportation policies do zero to curb carbon emissions– and some even make them worse, says a new report. (Green House)
- If you’re looking for a green job, you might want to consider relocating to Indiana. (CleanTechnica)
- A new study says that the American southwest’s existing water systems just aren’t sustainable. (Wired)
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, November 18
Written by Darci Palmquist | November 18th, 2010
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Sharks, parrotfish, desert tortoise…it’s an animal medley here at cool green morning!
- A shark sanctuary larger than Denmark has been declared in the Coral Triangle. Yay! (Mongabay)
- Best way to sleep if you’re a parrotfish? Tucked in to your safe little cocoon….made of mucus. (BBC)
- Do conservation easements work? A TNC study in Wyoming takes a look. (Conservation Journal Watch)
- Hikers rejoice: 200 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail have been fixed up, thanks to the federal government. (Greenspace)
- Is there a silver lining for the desert tortoise as solar power plants invade its territory? (Green)
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, November 2
Written by Darci Palmquist | November 2nd, 2010
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You can do it before you read our top 5 cool green news links or after, but don’t forget to vote!
- Can the suburbs be as green as cities? An experimental neighborhood gives it a shot. (Grist)
- Ancient grains of sand discovered in Africa could help researchers understand climate change. (Live Science)
- At COP 10, the UN sets a goal to cut species extinction in half by 2020. (NYTimes)
- More education won’t resolve the climate change debate, says Chris Mooney. (Conservation Journal Watch)
- Halloween is over, now it’s time to compost your pumpkin…find out how. (The Daily Green)
Here’s to Another 40,000 Years
Written by Michael Looker | August 11th, 2010
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A new model for conservation in Australia protects important landscapes, provides jobs and keeps indigenous people in the role of managing their own lands, writes the Conservancy’s Michael Looker.
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