conservation

Treasures

The winning essay in the 2026 Sierra Seedlings Youth Essay Contest

By Katelyn Ziegler June 11, 2026

In this story: Kids' Corner, local parks, national parks, conservation, Joy

How a School Trip to the Marin Headlands Changed the Way I See Nature

The runner-up essay in the 2026 Sierra Seedlings Youth Essay Contest

By Michael Wilkinson June 11, 2026

In this story: Kids' Corner, inspiring connections outdoors, conservation, local parks, Joy

For the North Atlantic Right Whale, Scars Tell the Story

Fishing-gear entanglements and vessel strikes cause the whales unnecessary pain and suffering

By Wendee Nicole June 5, 2026

In this story: whales, fish, endangered species, conservation, marine ecosystems

Photo by WHOI Michael Moore and Carolyn Miller NMFS Permit 21371

The Pending Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl

These are the researchers dedicating their careers to protecting the bird

By Zack Metcalfe June 5, 2026

In this story: birds, endangered species, activism, science, conservation

Who Gets to Graze in the West?

A federal decision has propelled a Montana nonprofit into the center of a dispute over conservation and public lands

By Jessica Baltzersen June 2, 2026

In this story: bison, wildlife, saving wild places, conservation, Policy

A bison, standing in a prairie, looks into the camera

Even Bugs Need a Little Love

The tiny invertebrates that creep many of us out are the foundation of biodiversity

By Kate Morgan June 8, 2026

In this story: insects, conservation, climate change, Kids' Corner

Close-up of a green caterpillar on a stick with a blurry child holding it in the background

How to Train Your Condor

A bird-loving boy went from picking up trash at a zoo to saving endangered California condors

By Wendee Nicole June 19, 2026

In this story: birds, science, conservation, Kids' Corner

A leather condor puppet nuzzles a fluffy white condor chick with its fake beak in an incubator.

New Cub Offers Hope for Jaguar Conservation

A Mexican state just south of Arizona has a new jaguar family

By James Campbell June 1, 2026

In this story: wild cats, conservation, wildlife, animals, endangered species

A jaguar, seen through branches, laying on a branch.

The Newest Legislative Package Could Have a Big Impact on Groceries

The Farm Bill is one of the largest funding packages for America’s food system and private conservation but faces grim odds

By Sam Becker May 29, 2026

In this story: agriculture, federal policy, congress, conservation, food and drink

A farm worker in the field, harvesting crops

Cougar Family Goes Viral For Showing Up in the Least Likely of Places

Scientists say the discovery of a litter in Minnesota could indicate a strengthening population of these big cats

By Katherine Irving May 31, 2026

In this story: mountain lion, conservation, wild cats, wildlife, animals

Cougar kittens captured on a wildlife cam near a deer carcuss.

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