Land & Conservation

The six youngsters enjoy wrestling, playing chase, bothering mom, taking naps, and eating treats at their coastal South Carolina home

Three weeks after the terrifying encounter, Will Georgitis shares why he can’t wait to get back in the water, plus safety tips for other river divers

What to know to get ready, and one compelling reason not to sweep them from your yard

A songbird that looks dipped in paint, a delicate pink wader, and an iridescent duck—learn what gives these beautiful birds their color, plus how to spot them

In Wardensville, Farms Work Wonders grows vegetables, businesses, and opportunities for Appalachian youth

Caffeinated tea from a native shrub, chemical-free laundry soap from a Georgia farm, and more standout sustainable goods

Calling all amateur naturalists to observe baby birds, tag butterflies, count migrating hawks, and photograph dolphins

This beloved Arkansas mountain is full of green forests, plunging blufflines, swirling sandstone, and romantic folklore

One by one, states are banning the beautiful but invasive tree—and for good reason

Through alligators, cypress trees, panthers, spoonbills, and ghost orchids, Mac Stone invites everyone to experience—and care about—what’s in our backyards and beyond

The Gainesville conservationist captured roaming Florida panthers, rainbows over tree islands, and basking alligators in the name of saving the “river of grass”

My quest to identify an ultra-rare species in my Charleston yard attracted birders from near and far—and sparked unexpected, shared joy

The trend has individuals and states rethinking their strategies

The native prairies of Texas—both remnant and restored—shift an artist’s perspective and inspire

What’s not to love? It’s all hands on deck to help these googly-eyed, spiral-shelled, hopping marine snails make a comeback in the Keys

A new grant invites private landowners to help the Sunshine State’s iconic big cat roar back

A Lowcountry master arborist says yes—and shares how to help an aging tree’s chances

Through ecotours, advocacy, and artisanal salt, they’re sharing the flavors, history, and natural beauty of one of the East Coast’s wildest places

A discovery revealed a long-hidden shortcut as well as a surprising story of teamwork

All about lethal bronzing disease—plus one scientist’s surprising solution