Books about birds and nature introduce children to a whole new vocabulary and encourage observation and focus. And when you pair nature books with a walk outside, you open the door to conversations that will further enhance a child’s understanding, paving the way to eventual reading. . . .
We are organizations in Alaska concerned about the proposed rule to modify the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA requires the federal government to consider environmental impacts of federal actions . . .
The Colville River rolls along the southeastern boundary of the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska (NPR–A), carving into the tundra on its way to the Arctic Ocean. The unstoppable flow of water cuts through foothills and soft sand dunes to create cliffs. The ongoing erosion exposes dinosaur fossils and also provides habitat for the descendants of dinosaurs: hawks, falcons, and other birds of prey. In the otherwise flat tundra landscape, the raptors are drawn to the safety and vantage points provided by the relatively tall cliffs. Alongside the bones of their ancestors, these modern-day feathered dinosaurs nest . . .
When was the last time you saw a bird flying around? Maybe it was on a walk, or just out your window. Do you see the same birds in summer and winter? Some birds stay in the same place all year round. But many birds undertake a “seasonal migration,” meaning that they live in one place in the summer, and then fly somewhere else for the winter. They fly south in a fall migration, and come back north in a spring migration. . . .
High in Alaska’s northeastern corner, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge encompasses an entire Arctic ecosystem, spanning from the boreal forest in the south through the Brooks Range to the Arctic Ocean. Along the coastline lies the narrow coastal plain, a rich landscape that is teaming with life . . .
Alongside the Galapagos and the Hawaiian Islands, Southeast Alaska is another hotspot of endemism and a fascinating example of evolution in action. Endemics are native to a particular place and found nowhere else on earth. Isolated islands and regions often display high endemism. . . .
Species loss can lead to cascading effects on communities, including the disruption of ecological processes such as seed dispersal. . . .
Food chains show how energy moves through an ecosystem, such as the forests on Mauna Kea. Energy from the sun allows plants like Mamane and Stenogyne to grow leaves, flowers and seeds. Birds like Palila and I’iwi consume these plants. Palila eat mamane pods and I’iwi sip the nectar in the Stenogyne flowers. . . .
Hi there, my name's Susan and I'm the policy director for Audubon Alaska. So, you want to know about how to attend a public hearing? I'm here to share three tips which I myself use to prepare for a public meeting . . .
What does the Arctic Refuge mean to you? Biologist John Schoen counted caribou and camped with his family in the Refuge.