When Kh. Otgonbayar looks across the Gobi, she sees a landscape she is deeply committed to protecting. But she also sees how quickly it is changing. Otgonbayar leads the Temuulel Community-Based Organization, a group of pastoralist families working to manage their rangelands. She is also a dedicated Gobi Women Climate Champion. Over the years, she […] The post What the World Can Learn from Mongolia’s Drylands appeared first on Nature.
There is an invisible thread connecting Mombasa, Kenya and the coast of East Africa with Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and the vast Gobi Desert—in terms of global conservation and my own journey; let me explain. In June, my Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) colleagues and I attended the global Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, where governments and conservationists […] The post Empowering Local Women in Conservation appeared first on Nature.
The night sky is disappearing faster than most people realize. Mount Rainier reminds us what darkness can still teach when we protect it with care. Step into mindful adventure, choose responsible travel, and help Community Nature Station defend the wild after dark.
Earlier this year, our WCS Mongolia team fitted a GPS collar to a snow leopard in Mongolia’s South Gobi. We named him Sukhee. Since then, Sukhee has travelled hundreds of kilometres across unprotected rugged mountains, valleys and grasslands. Every day, new locations are sent to our screens. We see where he rests; where he hunts; […] The post In Mongolia, Looking Beyond the Snow Leopard appeared first on Nature.
A Cloudy Family Day on Chain Lakes Loop Introduction On July 26, 2026, my family and I set out for
On July 26, 2026, our family set out for the Chain Lakes Loop at Mount Baker, carrying snacks, extra layers,
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares his favorite urban hikes in Bellingham with Jennie.
This Global Tiger Day, Nepal announced that its wild tiger population has surpassed 400 individuals. To appreciate what that number represents, consider where the country started. In 2009, just 121 tigers remained in Nepal. By 2022, that number had nearly tripled to 355. Today’s milestone news of over 400 tigers marks one of the most […] The post Tiger Population Surges Past 400 in One of the Greatest Wildlife Comebacks of Our Time appeared first on Nature.
Pigeon Roost at Picture Canyon by Lang Elliott | Jul 25, 2026 | 15 comments Pigeon Roost. 17 May 2024,
Location: Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, California, United States Size: 130,000+ acres of combined federal and state public lands Established: October 2, 1968 (National Park); combined management with California State Parks in 1994 Overview: Encompassing a magnificent strip of Northern California’s rugged coastline, Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) protects some of the most awe-inspiring and unique landscapes on […] The post Redwood National Park Fact Sheet appeared first on Nature.
Location: Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California, United States Size: 795,156 acres (Slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island) Established: August 10, 1936 as a National Monument; October 31, 1994 as a National Park Overview: A vast, sculpted landscape where two distinct desert ecosystems converge, Joshua Tree National Park showcases the raw beauty, dramatic geology, and astonishing […] The post Joshua Tree National Park Fact Sheet appeared first on Nature.
Ancient olive groves from the Roman empire and the medicinal chemistry of extra virgin olive oil.After France, I traveled to Italy to recollect plants for ongoing research in my lab, restocking our herbarium collections and supplies for phytochemical analysis. During our field work in Puglia, I was blown away by
Lessons learned from a visit to a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Émilion, France.Display of biodynamic wines produced at Clos Systey in Saint-Émilion, France.In early June, I joined Dr. Maria Fadiman on a trip through Bordeaux, France, with the goal of developing a better understanding of the interconnections between plants and people
John Kruse celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with some great guests to include: 1. Ingrid Jensen Bechtel with Sisters of the
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This Global Tiger Day, Nepal announced that its wild tiger population has surpassed 400 individuals. To appreciate what that number represents, consider where the country started. In 2009, just 121 tigers remained in Nepal. By 2022, that number had nearly tripled to 355. Today’s milestone news of over 400 tigers marks one of the most […] The post Tiger Population Surges Past 400 in One of the Greatest Wildlife Comebacks of Our Time appeared first on Nature.
Pigeon Roost at Picture Canyon by Lang Elliott | Jul 25, 2026 | 15 comments Pigeon Roost. 17 May 2024, 7am, Picture Rock Canyon, Comanche National Grassland near Campo, Colorado. Recorded by Lang Elliott. Image AI-gen. Note: The recording featured here is a “3D binaural soundscape”. Please wear headphones for a profound listening experience that will make you think you’re actually out there, immersed in the natural world! While exploring
Location: Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, California, United States Size: 130,000+ acres of combined federal and state public lands Established: October 2, 1968 (National Park); combined management with California State Parks in 1994 Overview: Encompassing a magnificent strip of Northern California’s rugged coastline, Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) protects some of the most awe-inspiring and unique landscapes on […] The post Redwood National Park Fact Sheet appeared first on Nature.
Location: Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California, United States Size: 795,156 acres (Slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island) Established: August 10, 1936 as a National Monument; October 31, 1994 as a National Park Overview: A vast, sculpted landscape where two distinct desert ecosystems converge, Joshua Tree National Park showcases the raw beauty, dramatic geology, and astonishing […] The post Joshua Tree National Park Fact Sheet appeared first on Nature.
Ancient olive groves from the Roman empire and the medicinal chemistry of extra virgin olive oil.After France, I traveled to Italy to recollect plants for ongoing research in my lab, restocking our herbarium collections and supplies for phytochemical analysis. During our field work in Puglia, I was blown away by
Lessons learned from a visit to a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Émilion, France.Display of biodynamic wines produced at Clos Systey in Saint-Émilion, France.In early June, I joined Dr. Maria Fadiman on a trip through Bordeaux, France, with the goal of developing a better understanding of the interconnections between plants and people
John Kruse celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with some great guests to include: 1. Ingrid Jensen Bechtel with Sisters of the Reel, a Facebook group for women anglers in the Pacific Northwest 2. Morgan Jacobsen with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks who will tell you about an old western ghost town you can explore, Bannock State Park, and Bannock Days happening this month at this location 3. Victoria Schmid with KURU
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