Birding: The fight against species extinction can start in your own yard
Improving our yards to benefit birds and other wildlife is a huge opportunity that we should be embracing.
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Improving our yards to benefit birds and other wildlife is a huge opportunity that we should be embracing.
There's a growing movement to make Americans' lawns truly eco-friendly. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with research ecologist Susannah Lerman about making lawns more sustainable.
More cities and states in America are interested in scaling back gas-powered lawn care during "No Mow May."
Tucked into quintessential suburbia, the Hempstead Plains Preserve is bringing back the grasslands that once covered a vast area of New York’s Long Island. New research shows that such thoughtfully planted gardens can bring back natural areas and foster urban biodiversity.
Alternatives to the green lawn are growing in popularity in New England, motivated by homeowner's desire to lower their environmental footprint and support pollinators and other wildlife.