Why “No Mow May” Is The Best For Pollinators

Spring is around the corner, and the warmer months are arriving. That means that more Americans will get to spend more time outside thinking about their lawns. We’re all used to seeing clean and well kept lawns across the United States. Maintaining them can be costly and time-consuming. But have we ever asked ourselves what […]

13 Ways To Get Involved In Conservation In Your Community

Do you want to take the first step and get more involved in conservation but you’re not sure where or how to start? People tend to believe that conservation only involves marine biology or studies about endangered amphibians. However, conservation also involves politics, law enforcement, education, social justice, and many other areas of society. So […]

picking up trash is a great way to get involved

Easy Salamander Identification In The US South

Salamanders may look like lizards, but these curious creatures aren’t reptiles. In fact, salamanders are part of the amphibian family. Yes, they’re more related to frogs, but they’re not as vocal. Lizards have dry skin, while salamanders on the other hand have wet and moist skin. Sometimes a salamander will even use their skin to […]

Eastern Red Spotted Newt, an easy salamander species to identify

Animals That Mate For Life: Biodiversity in Your Backyard

Only about 5% of mammals are considered to be monogamous. On the other hand, birds tend to mate for life. For birds, long-term relationships work better. Around 90% of birds agree! So if you’ve lost faith in love and think that nobody stays together anymore, keep reading. Couples that will not consider “divorce” as an […]

barn owls are cute and monogamous

Fires At Wood Pellet Facilities: What You Need To Know

An increasing demand for wood pellets from some European countries is accelerating the expansion of wood pellet industries in the US South. In the last year, the United States exported more than seven million tons of wood pellets, and 99% of those wood pellets came from the US South. As a result, the number of […]

wood pellets light create fires easily