With brilliant orange wings and bold black-and-white markings, the American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) is a beautiful visitor to gardens, meadows, roadsides, and other open habitats. But its story begins long
Small plants can make a big difference for wildlife! Meet Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta), a charming native groundcover whose soft, fuzzy flower clusters resemble tiny cat paws—giving this little wildflower
What happens when neighbors decide that helping wildlife is something they can do together? At Front Porch communities in California, residents turned concern for declining monarch butterflies into a collaborative
Did you know that many of our native bees don’t live in hives? Unlike honey bees, many native species are solitary bees. Some make their nests in hollow or pithy
How much did you learn from this week’s Nature on the Brink posts? This week we explored Sideoats Grama, the Dotted Skipper, wildlife-friendly fall cleanup, and the importance of connected
This week’s Buzz & Bloom reminds us that a pollinator garden needs more than flowers. Native grasses can be an important part of butterfly habitat, too! 🌾 THE BLOOM: Sideoats
As autumn arrives and leaves begin covering our yards, our first instinct may be to grab the rake. But those fallen leaves aren’t just yard waste—they’re habitat! A layer of
Small, quick, and closely tied to our native grasslands, meet the Dotted Skipper (Hesperia attalus)! This warm-toned skipper may be easy to overlook as it darts through sunny, open habitats,
Native grasses may not always get the attention of colorful wildflowers, but they are an essential part of a healthy habitat. Meet Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)—a distinctive warm-season native grass
What happens when neighbors stop thinking of their yards as separate spaces and start seeing them as pieces of one larger habitat? In Princeton, New Jersey, a small group of
What if we stopped thinking of our yards simply as landscapes—and started seeing them as living ecosystems? A healthy yard can be much more than grass, shrubs, and flowers. It
Small, fast, and easy to overlook, the Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis) is another wonderful example of why native plants matter. With its mottled brown-and-gray wings, this little skipper blends beautifully
