News from 2024
Community Connection Fuels Restoration Efforts, with The Understory Initiative
Driven by passion and a deep connection to the land, Kathryn Prive's journey from liberal arts to leading The Understory Initiative showcases how community collaboration and a focus on native plants are reshaping southern Oregon's approach to habitat restoration and wildfire management.
Fishing-inspired Clothing Fuels Campaign to Build Women’s Confidence
A new campaign is blending the power of fashion with the tranquility of fishing to boost women's confidence and well-being. The Second Catch Collection, a partnership between Rentrayage and TakeMeFishing™, upcycles donated clothing into fishing-inspired garments, encouraging women to discover the holistic benefits of spending time on the water while empowering the next generation of female anglers.
Behind the Lens: A Conversation with Landscape Photographer William Patino
Dive into the world of landscape photographer William Patino as he shares his journey from coastal Australia to the breathtaking mountains of New Zealand.
The Hidden Heroes of Plant Conservation: The Life Support That Happens Behind Closed Doors
Behind the scenes at the UK's Plant Conservation Centre, a team of horticultural heroes works tirelessly to safeguard some of the world's most culturally and historically significant plants. From Isaac Newton’s famed apple tree to the recently felled Sycamore Gap tree, these experts use advanced techniques to preserve genetic material and protect plants from extinction, climate change, and human destruction.
The River of Burnt Woods
Timothy Bauer explains the untamed magic of Wisconsin's Bois Brule River, a rare north-flowing stream that offers paddlers a journey through ancient landscapes, thrilling rapids, and tranquil meadows.
Biodiversity is Life Initiative: A Beacon of Hope in the Native Plant Movement
Biodiversity is Life is setting out with a groundbreaking initiative to reconnect people with nature through native plants. By offering free native plants on a 40-acre campus in Fort Worth, founder Wallace Hall hopes to inspire a new generation of homeowners to foster biodiversity in urban landscapes, combating the loss of natural habitats while creating new sanctuaries for wildlife.
How 3D Technology is Protecting America’s Coastal Communities One Seawall at a Time
How a career lawyer turned environmental innovator is using 3D technology to build eco-friendly seawalls that protect America's coastal communities from rising sea levels and storm surges.
Book Talk: ‘North American Odyssey’ with Amy and Dave Freeman
"This journey gave us the confidence and the skills we needed to spend a year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to help protect the Boundary Waters from copper mining pollution."
Crown Bees: The Little Native Bee Company with a Big Heart
“It's about progressing research and passing that knowledge to the practitioners … the piece that's now starting to grow is helping the growers, the farmers, learn how to manage the bee.”
