On August 27 at 11 a.m. Mountain Time, a virtual event aims to amplify the perspectives of young people in national parks. Organized by the National Park Service, The Corps Network, and the National Park Foundation, it also celebrates 110 years of the NPS and the 250th milestone ahead.
Pennsylvania’s turkey population has been in steady decline since 2017, yet state wildlife officials have done little to address the problem. Critics argue that simple solutions, like trap-and-transfer programs, were never implemented, leading to what they call a “decade of inaction.”
Mark Scott fell in love with purple martins while watching a bustling colony across from his aunt’s house in Lynchburg. Today, he shares that passion with others, highlighting the birds’ enchanting calls and the importance of preserving their homes.
At the entrance to Wyperfeld National Park in north-west Victoria, more than a dozen pink cockatoos perch on pine trees that aren’t their own. With bushfires ravaging native conifers, these vivid birds are left clinging to an uncertain future, prompting the question of whether the “flamin’ cockatoos” can endure.
Representative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico’s 2nd District has proposed a new bill aimed at restricting public land sales. Though details remain limited, the move underlines ongoing efforts to safeguard portions of the state’s southern landscapes.
Across the country, readers are sharing their views on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and its future. A collection of letters underscores the keen public interest in safeguarding this cherished environment.
A straw-lined hen house in Maine may be the sole successful shelter of its kind for nesting mallards in the state. Suspended above the water, it allows ducklings to hatch under the protection of its sturdy walls—and then make a remarkable leap to the pond below.
Once endangered, the peregrine falcons have found a new home high above Pittsburgh’s skyline. Carla, a mother falcon, regularly circles the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh, reminding us that wildlife can adapt and thrive in the most unexpected places.
Nature enthusiasts and families can discover the secrets of the coyote during a free, half-hour session this Tuesday. Organized by Fontana Park/Buchanan County Conservation Board, this program offers expert insights into coyote care and behavior, straight from a dedicated conservationist.
Arizona Republicans are regrouping after a federal appeals court rejected their lawsuit over a 917,000-acre national monument near Grand Canyon National Park. The ruling sets the stage for potentially new legal or legislative strategies, reflecting broader political stakes in preserving or challenging large public land designations.