Conservation Writing Awards for Cool Green Science

The Outdoor Writers Association of America, now in its 92nd year, is one of the oldest professional communications organizations in […]

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Mapping Conservation & History on the Kokoda Track

A new 3-D map of Papua New Guinea’s famous Kokoda Track will help both preserve the country’s military history and protect the surrounding forest.

Justine E. Hausheer

50 Fish, 50 States: A Conservation Journey

A quest to catch 50 fish in 50 U.S. states – and to use each adventure to tell a conservation story.

Matthew L. Miller

Cool Green Summer Book Picks 2019

Four new nature books for your summer reading list.

Matthew L. Miller

Life, Death & Bird Cam Drama at the Great Salt Lake

Season two of the Utah kestrel cam returns, with more drama than ever. Tune in now to see chicks in the nest!

Larisa Bowen

What Happened to the Schomburgk’s Deer?

Much about the life history and extinction of this species remain somewhat of a mystery.

Matthew L. Miller

Seven US Species Invading Other Countries

Your backyard bullfrogs, squirrels, turtles and fish are all invasive species elsewhere in the world.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Bird Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of (And the Birds It Saves)

The Neotropical Migratory Bird Act has been reauthorized. What birds most need its help?

Christine Peterson

Recovery: The Once and Future Greenback Cutthroat Victory

The greenback cutthroat was lost and then found, then lost again. But now it’s back.

Ted Williams

A New View of Bird Vision

New research shows that birds see more colors than you do.

Lisa Ballard

Trees in the US Annually Prevent 1,200 Deaths During Heat Waves

High temperatures are often the greatest weather-related public health threat. Trees can help.

Rob McDonald

Can Migrating Birds Adapt To Climate Change?

Migratory birds are facing changing insect hatches and tree blooms. How can they adapt? And how can you help?

Matthew L. Miller