The year 2024 marked yet another extraordinary chapter for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats. Concluding with an online closing ceremony, this year’s campaign offered moments of education, inspiration,...
Fall Fundraiser on Colorado Gives Day Join us for an inspiring day of giving at our Fall Fundraiser on Colorado Gives Day! This year, Environment for the Americas (EFTA) is raising funds to support our conservation initiatives, including habitat restoration, wildlife surveys, environmental education, and community...
We are excited to discuss The Bird-Friendly City: Creating Safe Urban Habitats by Timothy Beatley Join us on Zoom with the author for an engaging Q&A session Date: April 24th Time: 5pm PT, 6pm MT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET Register: Here About the book: In The Bird-Friendly City, Timothy Beatley, a...
The GOGA SF Veg Team following a successful volunteer program at Fort Funston! A Month of Service 2024 has started with a bang! In addition to our normal weekly volunteer programs, SF Veg Team organized some really outstanding large scale volunteer service events at the beginning of...
Elizabeth Lopez- EFTA Intern During my captivating journey to Boise, Idaho, I had the privilege of being hosted by Ally Turner, a distinguished and inspirational figure at the helm of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. This extraordinary opportunity allowed me to engage in a diverse array...
Elizabeth Lopez= EFTA Intern Bat banding plays a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of these enigmatic nocturnal creatures and advancing our understanding of their ecology, behavior, and conservation. By affixing uniquely coded bands or tags to individual bats, researchers gain valuable insights into various aspects...
Elizabeth Lopez- EFTA Intern I had the privilege of attending a comprehensive leadership workshop set in the picturesque backdrop of Leavenworth, Washington. This immersive event encompassed a diverse array of engaging sessions aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of critical issues. These sessions included candid discussions...
Elizabeth Lopez U.S Fish and Wildlife/ EFTA What I've learned: Pygmy rabbits are crucial to the sagebrush grasslands ecology. Other creatures use their former burrows, including cottontails, gopher snakes, and short-horned lizards. Pygmy rabbits are prey for predators, including coyotes, hawks, and owls. Insects like bot flies feed...
Elizabeth Lopez U.S Fish and Wildlife/ EFTA The Main Project- Native seeds Native plants form the foundation of robust, biodiverse ecosystems and provide a home for several other species. We are unable to rebuild ecosystems and alleviate the consequences of climate change without native plants, especially their seeds....