Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

A Burrowing Owl peers out from its burrow.
Looking Underground: Why Birds Need Healthy Soils
August 30, 2024 — Soil lays the foundation for the health of nearly all bird habitats.
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Three people stand together smiling.
Collaboration is Key to Conserving the Sagebrush Ecosystem
July 10, 2024 — More than 70 people gathered at the Miller Ranch in Wyoming to celebrate efforts to conserve and restore the sagebrush ecosystem.
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Women Making Maple: Voices From The Sugarbush
June 27, 2024
A male Greater Sage-Grouse displays in front of the sun.
A Morning on a Greater Sage-Grouse Lek
May 30, 2024 — Immerse yourself in the magic of Greater Sage-Grouse in this short video of a lek.
Storm clouds over sagebrush steppe.
Pat O’Toole
April 04, 2024 — A rancher, conservationist, and friend of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
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Close up on a droplet of clear sap coming out of a metal tree tap in a sugarbush
Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management
March 21, 2024 — CT DEEP, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut are being recognized for managing this sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
Blackburnian Warbler perched in evergreen tree, the bird is a bright yellow with slightly orange chest and neck, and black striping on its face and sides. Its mouth is open as it sings.
Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments
February 23, 2024
A group of people pose for a photo in front of a sign at Rafter W Ranch.
A Master Birding Class Field Trip to Rafter W Ranch
February 01, 2024 — Denver ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ shares what they learned while visiting an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-certified bird-friendly ranch in eastern Colorado.
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A young woman stands in a pasture with stalks of grass in her hands.
Coming Home
October 13, 2023 — Whether you’re a young rancher or a rare bird, Parker Pastures is a great place to call home.
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A soil sensor on a post surrounded by cattle fencing in a pasture.
Sensing the Soil
August 18, 2023 — Soil moisture sensors installed on seven ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-certified Ranches in Colorado.
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