Beginning in October, Dr. Lenore Tedesco will assume the role of Executive Director at the Wetlands Institute. Tedesco will be responsible for leadership, and will be developing an expanded vision of the Institute and implementing its mission with the staff and board.
The whimbrel, nicknamed Chinquapin, flew through the dangerous northeast quadrant of the hurricane, which was then a Category 3.
Wetlands Institute volunteer, Steve Ahern, runs the New York City marathon for a second time, in an effort to raise over $2,000 for the Wetlands Institute. Read more to learn how you can support his efforts.
Thor Hanson’s new book explores the natural and cultural history of feathers. Click this article to listen to the MP3.
Gretchen Daily, a Stanford University biology professor, is a pioneer in the growing worldwide effort to protect the environment by quantifying the value of “Natural capital”—nature’s goods and services that are fundamental for human life—and factoring these benefits into the calculations of businesses and governments.
Beach plums ripen at Dave Van Vorst’s farm, who heads a group that researches, cultivates,and promotes the unpredictable fruit. “It’s almost like taking a weed and turning it into a viable crop.”