April–May 2022
Power Plants: Why Keystone Natives Matter
On the cover: In Minnesota, a panicled aster provides pollen for a hairy-belted miner bee, one of 50 specialist bee species nurtured by American asters in the genus Symphyotrichum nationwide. Photo by Heather Holm.
Unsung Heroes
The growers who run native plant nurseries are vital to wildlife gardening and to restoring lost hab...
Read MorePower Plants
All native species matter, but some natives—called keystone plants—support more wildlife than others
Read MoreSeeding a Tradition
Gardeners share the joy of creating lush wildlife oases in their own backyards
Read MoreSilent Sparks
A firefly expert shares her wisdom—and worries—about the insects
Read MoreNews of the Wild
How habitats help diversity, hummingbirds' sense of smell and stopping the spread of invasive plants
Read MoreBugs in the System
Spotted lanternflies are eating their way across America
Read MoreGarden Champion
Growing community bonds, one tomato at a time
Read MoreA wildlife-friendly lawn?
How you manage your lawn can make a real difference for wildlife
Read MoreShared Memory: Garden Invitation
Inaugurating a movement
Read MoreNature's Witness: Stately Fellow
A bewhiskered seal has his portrait taken
Read MoreTake the Clean Earth Challenge and help make the planet a happier, healthier place.
Learn MoreA groundbreaking bipartisan bill aims to address the looming wildlife crisis before it's too late, while creating sorely needed jobs.
Read MoreMore than one-third of U.S. fish and wildlife species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades. We're on the ground in seven regions across the country, collaborating with 52 state and territory affiliates to reverse the crisis and ensure wildlife thrive.