A large collection of scientific articles, news items, and images on a wide range of topics in the field of conservation biology.

A truly beautiful photo of the Refuge awaits you when you open this site. The US Fish and Wildlife Service of Alaska provides thorough information on the wildlife, the landforms, and beauty of the Refuge. Students will also find notes on...

The Sierra Club provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of Ansel Adams. Content includes a biography, photo gallery, excerpts of a PBS documentary, and much more!

Find out about the life and work of Aldo Leopold, who was influential in the development of modern environmental ethics and in the movement for wilderness conservation.

Documentary chronology/timeline of selected events in the development of the American Conservation Movement, 1847-1920.

Students will examine two policy positions regarding oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The students also determine their viewpoint on the issue and quantitatively analyze the cases for oil drilling in the ANWR...

See why public lands are absolutely essential for effective bird conservation.

Learn about some different ways to provide water for any type of backyard habitat.

Understand what plants to put in the ground that- barring predation or other unforeseen setbacks- will grow and thrive.

Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards, like this one in Arkansas, and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Are people wasting yard waste? Why not turn a small corner of a backyard into a nutrient source that not only replenishes the soil but supports the base of the bird food pyramid.

The Habitat Network discusses the effective and safe alternatives to common pest treatments.

Find out how providing bat houses can be beneficial to a habaitat.

The Habitat Network discusses the importance of citizen action projects such as this one.

Learn about the ecological benefits of allowing a landscape to grow naturally without mowing.

When it is time to mow, find out the simple strategies to consider to minimize negative impacts on wildlife.

Find out the ecological benefits of filling a backyard habitat with trees.

The Habitat Network focuses on the city of Philadelphia. As it grows, it puts tremendous pressure on natural resources, essentially increasing the importance of protecting and restoring them.

Find out the benefits of planting a garden that provides a sustainable source of food for people.

Find out how dead trees can be beneficial to a backyard habitat.

Here's what you need to know to make an informed choice on the best strategy to tackle backyard weeds.

Find out about some wildlife friendly tips for reducing mosquitoes in yards.

Learn about the hibernation habits of different species, and find out how to provide the conditions for a hibernaculum for some species in your backyard.

Act a community advocate to help commercial properties embrace best practices for decreasing bird-strikes on their large, heavily-glassed buildings.