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Every few weeks from April through August Rosebelle Ines and a team of conservation-minded volunteers trek into Buttermilk State Park in Ithaca, New York. They are looking to see if the small plots of native bloodroot and Canadian wild ginger that they planted are taking root. While the tree canopies in New York’s forests are flourishing, these small native plants that make up the forest floor that are the backbone of its biodiversity, are struggling.

January Book Pick In Bringing Nature Home, New York Times Bestselling Author Doug Tallamy clearly explains the irrefutable chain that links native plants, insects and wildlife. He goes on to examine the crippling effects on these critical populations due to habitat loss from human activities, and how anyone with access to dirt can help to sustain biodiversity by planting native plants. Be sure to read Kinute’s interview with this groundbreaking author here.

Beekeeping is not just about honey production; it also plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting ecosystems. As awareness of environmental issues grows, sustainable beekeeping practices become increasingly vital. Here are 10 unconventional tips for environmentally friendly beekeeping that can help you make a positive impact while enjoying the art of apiculture. 1.

Mountain footwear company SCARPA is known for its performance gear for skiing, hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering and alpine running. Founded in 1938 in the Dolomite Mountain region of northern Italy the family-owned company has become one of the biggest names in high-performance outdoor gear. When the company started producing plastic boots in the mid-1990s, the Parisotto family unknowingly started on a path as an industry leader in another way that wouldn’t be relevant for years.

For nearly two decades Monarch Joint Venture (MJV) has worked tirelessly to safeguard habitat for, and bolster the population of, the monarch butterfly—a species that has become emblematic in the biodiversity crisis as well as the broader environmental movement.

Dr. Douglas Tallamy, The New York Time’s bestselling author of Nature’s Best Hope—a practical guide to battling the biodiversity crisis in your own backyard—is back with another book. This time, he’s diving even deeper into how people can make a difference. In drawing upon the lingering questions that legions of people still had after delving into his work, Tallamy is releasing How Can I Help. His latest book is out April, 8 2025.

For nearly half a century, the renowned entomologist Dr. Douglas Tallamy has been teaching new generations about the foundational players in terrestrial ecosystems: insects and native plants. It is from this base that biodiversity blooms. While the fundamentally important ways in which these players interact are well documented, it is a concept that has evaded most people’s interest.

Five years ago, Crystal Black and Jacob Daigle left their full-time jobs to start a homestead on a seven-acre farm in Parrish, Alabama. Shifting their lives to start Sunset Hill Farm was the beginning of a dedicated journey focused solely on sustainability and the environment. “We recycle everything we can,” said Crystal Black, homesteader and owner of Sunset Hill Farm. “For our garden and our animals, we use rainwater collection off our barns and outbuildings.

Sports people are actively planning their next fishing and hunting excursions this fall season. Americans are lucky to have a myriad of options to choose from on both private and public lands. While opportunities are plentiful, navigating the process can be challenging if you’re uncomfortable hunting public land or don’t own private land. Therein lies a dilemma: Plenty of land—public and private—is available to scout and traverse.

For nearly 30 years, Pollinator Partnership has been working to promote the health of the pollinators, who are critical to both ecosystems and food production. Through the organization’s conservation, educational, and research initiatives the group has forged a strong, and continuously growing, network of advocates across an array of borders.