Culture

January 19, 2021 — A Japanese-born immigrant, Masa wasn’t allowed to become a U.S. citizen—but he played an important role in the establishment of America’s most-visited national park.

January 08, 2021 — In 1850, Cooper anonymously published a book whose call for conservation won praise from Charles Darwin. It was largely forgotten—until recently.

December 31, 2020 — A stunning mosaic created by artists Carlos Pinto and John Sear turns recycled materials into an unforgettable wall.

December 23, 2020 — Some of our favorite books—old and new—for birders and nature lovers to curl up with this holiday season

December 18, 2020 — A growing number of brands are prioritizing the welfare of the birds that supply the feathers stuffed into items like jackets, comforters, and pillows.

December 17, 2020 — Homebound by illness and grief, Ada Clapham Govan found healing and a new direction by observing her backyard birds.

November 30, 2020 — Also known as Thunderers or Thunderbeings, the bird-like spirits’ particular attributes and stories can vary by tribe and even family line.

November 24, 2020 — The Yup’ik art of sewing feather-lined parkas for babies was nearly lost after the government outlawed the spring waterfowl hunt. Luckily, a centenarian Elder remembered how it’s done.

November 19, 2020 — In Northern Canada, Indigenous traditions surrounding the annual waterfowl hunt have stayed resilient to challenges.

October 22, 2020 — Competitions are getting scarce. Crowds are dwindling. Collectors are dying out. Can this American art form survive?