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New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with Audubon in Action Grant
November 18, 2020 — Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck Audubon Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.
Bird-Friendly Communities
Josh Bellamy Started His Internship as a Student, but Left as a Teacher
November 16, 2020 — Bellamy's sights are now set on influencing the next generation of conservation leaders.
Audubon On Campus
Washington's Wildfires Put the State's Sage-Grouse Population at High Risk
November 12, 2020 — The habitat destruction was so severe that biologists have recommended uplisting the species from threatened to endangered in the state.
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The Tale of One Tiny Songbird Is Amplifying an Ancient Mayan Language
November 12, 2020 — How a children's book about the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler became part of a movement to embrace Indigenous languages in Mexico.
Indigenous Communities
What Biden's Presidential Win Means for Birds and the Environment
November 09, 2020 — Climate and conservation activists see opportunities for the president-elect to make major progress beginning on day one.
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An Indigenous Effort to Return Condors to the Pacific Northwest Nears Its Goal
November 05, 2020 — The Yurok Tribe plans to soon reintroduce North America's largest bird to northern California, where the raptor hasn't soared for a century.
Indigenous Communities
Audubon to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote
November 04, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
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The Public Gets Just Two Weeks to Weigh In on Seismic Testing in the Arctic Refuge
October 30, 2020 — The proposed survey—preparation for oil drilling—would damage permafrost, threaten species, and leave lasting tracks in the tundra.
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Researchers Reveal the Mysterious Fall Movements of a Familiar Backyard Bird
October 30, 2020 — New studies suggest that northern populations of White-breasted Nuthatches might also have irruptive years—and 2020 is one of them.
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Another Consequence of Suppressing Wildfire: Trees Are Invading the Prairie
October 29, 2020 — Left unburned, woody vegetation is crowding out habitat, but proactive landowners are learning to use fire to restore America’s grasslands.
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