NATURE & COMMUNITY

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No other place on Earth is as rich in these amazing creatures as North America.
We hope you’ll find inspiration in this collection of nature quotations from the minds of Aristotle, Emily Dickinson, Albert Einstein, Heraclitus, John Muir and many others. The authors came from different centuries, different countries, and many different walks of life, but they all had one thing in common: a love and respect for nature in all of its wonder and significance.

Learn why systemic neonicotinoid pesticides widely used to grow corn are one of the reasons so many honeybees and other pollinators are dying.

From feeding flesh eaters to plant reproduction, the essential role bugs play in the survival of many ecosystems is hard to overstate. In this article, learn more about the astounding importance of insects.


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Safe ... or Sorry? Look-alikes in Nature
Here's how to distinguish some of nature's harmless and potentially harmful look-alikes.

The Power of Storytelling
Nature writer Terry Tempest Williams challenges us to take part in spirited conversation and honest storytelling.

Planning for a Sustainable Human Future: Conservation, Population and EconomyConservation alone is not a solution: We need to visualize success.

Brain Birds: Amazing Crows and RavensNo matter where you live, they're your neighbors. You might want to watch them — carefully.

Protect Your Land for Future Generations
A conservation easement can protect your land from development, leaving it just as you love it for future generations to enjoy.

What Happened to Global Warming?
An experienced climatologist explains how extreme winter weather may or may not be related to climate change.

Secrets of Watching Wildlife
Expert advice to help you blend in and observe nature firsthand.

Fantastic Bats!
Diverse in appearance and amazing in flight, bats are beautiful for many reasons.

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