Forty conservationists in 37 cities and 20 different states will advance their environmental vision and leadership skills as 2009 TogetherGreen fellows. Read the press release and learn about the individual projects.
Audubon played a significant role in the comeback but
warns efforts must continue. "The future of the brown
pelican depends on the same strategies that will benefit
coastal residents," says Audubon's Louisiana Bird
Conservation Director Melanie Driscoll. "Pelicans
and people need a strong, well-funded coastal restoration
plan." More here.
No one knows if Wild Turkey was actually on the first
Thanksgiving menu—but their land speed of 15-30
miles per hour would have given hunters a run for their
money! More
Turkey tidbits and trivia
Make no mistake," says Audubon Legislative Director Mike
Daulton, "The momentum is building and support is growing
for the passage of strong and meaningful clean energy
plan." Read more here
and here.
Over three months, Yvette Little of Ellenton, Florida
donated 323 volunteer hours to local environmental causes
and took first prize in the TogetherGreen Community Passport
contest. Read more.
President says "wetlands and barrier islands" are first line of defense for the Gulf Coast as White House officials meet with Audubon's Paul Kemp and other environmental leaders. Read more.
Starting Nov. 1, click
here to vote for our "Talkin' Trash" project in Disney's
Friends for Change program. Learn more about the project,
Fourche Creek's wildlife, recyled art, trash-less lunches
and more by clicking
here.
Fall is in the air, and you know what that means: an explosion of color on trees across the continent. But will global warming affect the show? Find out here.