Conservation

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Appleseed Expeditions Invites Teachers to Experience Yellowstone Before Their Students Do

Appleseed Expeditions offers a free four-day Yellowstone Teacher Preview for educators to experience the park's geology, wildlife, and conservation firsthand before their students. This immersive program, scheduled for June 21–24, 2027, focuses on helping teachers identify inquiry-sparking opportunities for future student expeditions.

Sponsored by Appleseed Expeditions·September 11, 2026

A lush backyard garden filled with native plants, attracting butterflies and birds, demonstrating a healthy local ecosystem.

Gardens & Gatherings

Naturalist gardens bloom as biodiversity efforts gain traction

Native oak trees alone cradle over 500 species of caterpillars, a vibrant nursery compared to the mere 5 species hosted by popular Asian ginkgo trees, according to Audubon .

Nora Haddad·September 2, 2026

Common milkweed seeds in a pot of soil with a monarch butterfly on a milkweed leaf in the background, representing the importance of seed germination for monarch conservation.

Gardens & Gatherings

Cold Stratify Common Milkweed Seeds for Successful Germination

Despite widespread desire to help monarch butterflies, many home gardeners unknowingly miss a crucial step: common milkweed seeds require a minimum of three weeks at 5°C to germinate properly.

Brandon Lee·June 23, 2026