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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

7 facts about the Point Reyes National Seashore

The Point Reyes National Seashore encompasses just over 71,000 acres. It was established in 1962 thanks to the work of Clem Miller, a United States congressman from Marin County. Mount Wittenberg is the tallest mountain at 1,407 feet in elevation. Point Reyes Hill is 1,336 feet and Mount Vision is 1,282 feet. The San Andreas Fault separates the Point Reyes peninsula from the rest of Marin County.
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fromBon Appetit
2 months ago

Lei and Hawaiian Food Traditions Are Deeply Connected

Kanaka Maoli view lei as representations of their foodways and connection to the land, deeply tied to historical issues like agricultural practices and plant extinction.
Food & drink
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago

How to Attract the 9 Beneficial Predators You Want on Your Land

Integrated pest management enhances long-term pest control by utilizing beneficial insects rather than chemical pesticides.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

Insects are declining rapidly globally, impacting other species and ecosystems, yet individuals can take actionable steps to help.
Pets
fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 months ago

Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

No Mow May promotes allowing natural growth for the benefit of pollinators and sustainable water usage.
Homeowners are transforming their lawns intentionally for ecological advantages.
Arts
fromEarth911
4 months ago

Infographic: 9 Ways Flowers Protect the Environment

Flowers promote biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem beyond their aesthetic appeal.
California
fromKqed
4 months ago

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

Kevin Alison passionately works to protect and propagate endangered plant species on Catalina Island.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Wildflowers blooming along revived river following California dam removals

"Native vegetation is the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. For example, plants provide habitat, stabilize soil and serve as forage for wildlife. They also attract insects that feed baby salmon and steelhead."
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fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Volunteers hope to reduce wildfire risk in Brooklyn by planting less flammable vegetation

Volunteers planted native vegetation in Marine Park to restore areas affected by wildfires and reduce future fire risks.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The Four Ecologically Crucial Things You Should Do in Your Garden

Douglas W. Tallamy advocates for incorporating native plants to support biodiversity in our gardens and minimize ecological harm.
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