The end of this year and the beginning of a new year make me think of gratitude. I find it important for my sanity to remember the many ways I need to be thankful for my existence and the many people for whom I am grateful. Obviously, family and friends top my list, but many others whom I’ve met through Lane Audubon enrich my life as well.  Continued…

We are excited about the potential of Habitat Haven, our backyard certification program, to help people create habitat that supports biodiversity. But does it work?  It makes sense that through planting native vegetation and creating canopy levels, through reducing pesticide use and invasive plants, and through water and soil health, we help to provide food, nesting sites, and shelter for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.  Continued…