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England is pouring £30 million into restoring wildlife habitats across its most iconic landscapes, from Dartmoor to the Lake District. The three-year fund aims to create thousands of hectares of new habitat for threatened species like hedgehogs, dormice, and rare birds.
Automotive maintenance company Valvoline brought its team members to Lexington, Kentucky to plant trees and lay sod at homes being built for families in need. The Earth Day project partnered with Trees Lexington and Habitat for Humanity to create welcoming green spaces where new homeowners will put down roots.
A curious boy spotted something odd near an ant nest in his backyard, and his discovery just challenged what scientists thought they knew about ants for over a century. Thanks to Hugo Deans and his entomologist dad, we now understand a completely new way that ants, oak trees, and wasps work together in nature.
California just approved $80 million to restore salmon rivers, protect wildlife corridors, and open up nature access across 16 counties. The funding will remove barriers blocking fish from their spawning grounds and protect critical habitat for dozens of threatened species.
Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
Building homes for families in need takes more than hammers and nails. Habitat for Humanity in Wood County is recruiting volunteers for everything from making sandwiches to managing budgets as they prepare their 56th home.
England is investing £30 million over three years to bring back thriving habitats for hedgehogs, water voles, and other struggling species. The program could also make water cleaner and help prevent flooding across the country.
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro just earned the title of world's largest natural habitat zoo, giving 1,700 animals room to roam across sprawling, nature-inspired exhibits. Visitors can meet over 250 species living in spaces that mirror their wild homes.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has given 65 million people access to safe, affordable housing. Now they're inviting everyone to help open doors for the 3 billion people still struggling with housing insecurity.
Lee County Conservation in Iowa is rallying volunteers for an Earth Day workday that will restore wildlife habitats and clean up the Heron Bend Conservation Area. The April event reminds us that protecting our planet is a year-round commitment, not just a once-a-year celebration.
Scientists need your help tracking shooting stars to unlock the solar system's hidden history. New camera networks let everyday astronomy lovers contribute real scientific discoveries from their own backyards.
Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Wisconsin are fixing homes for free through May 30, painting garages, building ramps, and clearing debris for families in need. The Brush with Kindness program has expanded from Portage to Baraboo this year, with 15 projects underway and more volunteers needed.
A Florida company just showcased a revolutionary expandable space habitat that could transform how humans live on the Moon and beyond. The lightweight structure launches compact on a single rocket, then expands to 20 times its size once deployed.
A family living in a bus became the first homeowners in Chattanooga's Habitat for Humanity program 40 years ago. Now hundreds of families later, the organization is breaking ground on a 22-home development that will help even more working families achieve homeownership.
A free volunteer event in Buena Park invites families to help restore native habitats at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park this Saturday. The hands-on effort supports local wildlife while building community connections through outdoor stewardship.
A Welsh bird charity just reunited two separated nature reserves for the first time in six decades, creating a connected home for endangered birds and rare Celtic rainforest. The purchase fills a vital missing link between habitats that house some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
Habitat for Humanity volunteers are painting garages, building ramps, and clearing debris for free across Wisconsin's Baraboo and Portage areas through May 30. The "Brush with Kindness" program has already lined up 15 projects and is looking for more neighbors to help.
An amateur astrophotographer in Canada captured a stunning image of colliding galaxies nicknamed "The Eyes" using equipment from his backyard. His photo reveals cosmic rivers of dust and gas flowing between two galaxies locked in a gravitational dance.
A newly discovered fungus in Britain is naturally destroying an aggressive invasive moss that has decimated native habitats for decades. Scientists say it's a rare example of the environment fighting back on its own.
When New Haven started tearing down tent cities, Mark and Luz Colville turned their backyard into a tiny home village for displaced neighbors. Three years later, they're rethinking their approach to make an even bigger difference.
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