Witches’ Broom and the Conservation of “Ugly”

Should we kill trees because they’re ugly? At one point, conservationists did.

Matthew L. Miller

Edge of Field Practices Enhance Benefits to Farmers and Nature

Ohio farmer takes a whole-farm approach to conservation During heavy spring rains, Allen Dean watched a 60-foot tree float down […]

Meg Wilcox

BirdCast: It’s Like a Weather Forecast, But for Birds

BirdCast provides real-time predictions of bird migrations: when birds are migrating, where they’re going, and how far they’re flying.

Justine E. Hausheer

Fall Fertilizer Application: Best Practices to Save Time, Money and Nature

Iowa farmer uses regenerative practices to build soil organic matter, decreasing need for fall fertilizer. Kelly Nieuwenhuis rarely applies fertilizer […]

Meg Wilcox

For the Love of Cutthroat Trout

Why go to the trouble to catch 8-inch trout in remote streams?

Matthew L. Miller

Cool and Overlooked Critters of the Sagebrush Sea

Move over sage grouse: here are 9 other cool critters of the sagebrush-steppe.

Matthew L. Miller

Condor Spotting: Wildlife Watching and Optimism

Searching for California condors is a lesson in hope.

Matthew L. Miller

On “Trash” Birds: Rethinking How We Label Common Species

Why trash birds is a trash term.

Lauren D. Pharr

Meet the Bat Falcon, the ABA Area’s Newest Bird

Meet the bat falcon, one of 5 new species added to the American Birding Association's checklist.

Justine E. Hausheer

In the Field with Wolverines

A biologist’s memorable experiences tracking wolverines in central Idaho.

Mary Terra-Berns

Painted Bunting: The Fun of Local Bird Quests

An unexpected painting bunting provides the thrill of a local bird quest.

Lauren D. Pharr

A Beginner’s Guide to Butterfly Watching

Want to get started in butterfly watching? Here are some to see in your backyard.

Ken Keffer