More Plants Extinct on Earth
Nearly 600 plant species have gone extinct in the past 250 years. 571 extinct plant species is four times higher than the official listing kept by the International Union for the Conservation […]
Plants are Going Extinct at an Alarming Rate
Twice as many plants have gone extinct as other organisms. An estimated 600 plants have gone extinct since the 1800s. Plants underpin and provide key resources for all other life
Quaking Aspen Organism Shrinking
The Quaking Aspen organism in Utah is shrinking. Scientists have been monitoring the Aspen for several years. While looks are deceiving-that is, not separate trees, they all belong to the
Italy’s Olive Trees are Dying due to a Pathogen
Italy’s olive trees are dying due to a pathogen. An rising plant pathogenic bacterium called Xylella fastidiosa is responsible for a number of economically significant diseases around the globe. Since
North American Butterfly Association
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) is dedicated to the conservation, study, and enjoyment of butterflies in North America. One in five butterfly species is gone according to a study
Monarch Watch
Monarch Watch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and research of monarch butterflies. Its mission is to promote the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of monarch butterflies and
Butterfly Species are Declining (BBC)
Butterflies species are declining. Plant native plants. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjkn729gpo
Homegrown National Park
There are several organizations promoting conservation. One of our favorites started by Doug Tallamy is Homegrown National Park.
Inspiration for Pollinator Conservation: Habitat Kits for Urban Farms and Gardens (Xerces Society)
From the article: A new study published today in Science has found that populations of butterflies across the United States are declining. In addition to dramatic declines for individual species, the study