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Eastern bumblebee on buttonbush by Laura Tangley

Does Air Pollution Make Scents?

By Cynthia Berger

Ongoing research by scientists in Pennsylvania suggests that industrial pollutants and farm chemicals may interfere with the ability of bees to find food.

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Nicola Allen by Mark Wexler

Healing Gardens

Gardening can transform bleak neighborhoods into inspiring Edens that nourish the mind, body and spirit.

Citizen Science

cardinal at seed feeder

Watch Birds for Science

It's not too late to sign up for Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project Feederwatch; count birds through April 6, 2012.

Winter Gardening

Robber fly by Bud Hensley

Enticing Predators to Patrol Your Garden

Winter is a good time to begin planning which plants to cultivate in spring to create a haven for beneficial insects.

Habitat Tips

Mockingbird by Allen Sparks

This Winter, Give a Bird a Berry

Berries from native plants help backyard birds weather the long, cold winter.

Native Plants

Monarch on milkweed by Victor R. Quintanilla

Gardeners Pick Their "Gold Medal" Favorites

Want to add beauty and wildlife value to your yard? Consider these native plant champions.

Backyard Photography

Firefly by Radim Schreiber

Photo Contest Winners

Spectacular images taken in backyards are among the winners of National Wildlife magazine's 2011 Photo Contest.

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