Birds Tell Us to Act on Climate
Pledge to stand with Audubon to call on elected officials to listen to science and work towards climate solutions.
Liz Bergstrom is a writer and nature girl based in New York.
Articles by Liz Bergstrom
Native Plants
How One Neighborhood Saved Millions of Gallons of Water With Native Plants
May 9, 2017 — By installing water-saving appliances and less thirsty native plants, this Colorado community saved 15 million gallons of water in just one year.
Native Plants
From Goats to Grandparents: How One Audubon Chapter Is Making a More Bird-Friendly Community
March 7, 2017 — Whether it's renting goats to clear out invasive plants or making a new assisted-living facility greener, Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon is making a difference.
Native Plants
To Turn a Schoolyard Into an Outdoor Classroom, Just Add Native Plants
February 21, 2017 — With the help of Audubon Minnesota and some controlled fires, a local school recently restored an overgrown field into original prairie habitat.
Energy
Testimonials: How These Bird Lovers Went Solar at Home
January 9, 2017 — Intimidated by solar power? Don't be. Meet real people who installed solar panels on their roof for a peek inside the process.
News
The Future of Ohio’s Renewable Energy Depends on John Kasich’s Veto
December 21, 2016 — Bird lovers and a bipartisan group of allies are hoping the governor will end the state’s freeze on clean energy standards.
News
Washington State Could Pass the First Carbon Tax in the Nation
October 3, 2016 — Audubon Washington is backing an upcoming ballot measure to fight climate change and protect birds.
Native Plants
Revitalizing Vacant City Lots to Feed People—and Birds
September 26, 2016 — In Buffalo, New York, gardeners are growing crops and native plants to bring food and wildlife to communities in need.
Audubon In Action
Here’s Your First Look at Audubon’s New Birds and Climate Project
June 22, 2016 — Climate Watch is getting volunteers across the country to admire bluebirds (for science).
Audubon Climate Heroes
Barn Owls See a Housing Boom in Walla Walla, Washington
June 10, 2016 — Birders, inmates, winemakers, and farmers are installing nest boxes to boost bird-powered rodent control.