Are you looking for ways to attract birds to your garden or backyard? You’ve come to the right place! In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to create the perfect bird-friendly environment that’ll draw in a variety of birds. We’ll provide tips on: choosing the right type of birdhouse birdhouse placement suggestions setting up a […]
Spring is a season of beauty and renewal. In the US South, vibrant flowers bloom from early to mid-spring. Some of the most breathtaking displays come from trees. They bring life and color to gardens, yards, and parks across the region. Flowering dogwood, magnolia, and redbud are well known for their beautiful blooms. If you […]
By creating habitats for native species in your area, you can help them thrive. Learn how to increase biodiversity in your garden or backyard. Every little step counts. Let’s get started! What Is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It’s made up of all living things: plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and more. […]
As cities and human activities continue to expand, natural forests are under threat. In 2016 one of The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals was to fully stop deforestation by 2020. In that same year we lost 25.8 million hectares. So we’ve, unfortunately, fallen short of meeting that goal. Global Forest Watch reported that in 2020, […]
In 2021, the US Fish and Wildlife Service removed 22 species from the endangered species list and declared them extinct. From that list, 9 species could be found in the Southeastern United States, including the ivory-billed woodpecker. Unfortunately the Endangered Species Act came too late for those unique creatures. Currently, estimations show that there are […]
