On the Alaska Coast, Native Women Are Reviving a Cozy Tradition
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.
A Record-breaking Year of Storms Calls for Big Investments on Our Coasts
November 23, 2020 —
The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will restore and protect coastal areas that buffer communities and birds from climate change.
How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds
November 20, 2020 —
Vaccine production requires the blood of horseshoe crabs, whose eggs are a vital food source for several species, including Red Knots. A synthetic replacement for the blood exists, but the United States is stuck in the past.
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.