Blog posts from around the country

Loma Prieta Chapter
30x30 and Wilderness Act 60th Anniv Hike, Military Outdoor Events, Snowy Plovers at Risk, Loma Prieta Pride at Santa Cruz Pride, Call for Prohibition of Artificial Turf in Santa Clara County, hike roundup, and much more!
North Carolina Chapter
Governor Cooper wasted no time in vetoing H198, DOT Legislative Changes, which included billboard industry-friendly expansion of tree-cutting rules around outdoor advertising. Thank you to all of you who joined us in demanding this veto!
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Houston already experiences hot summers, and climate change is predicted to bring even hotter and longer summers. Protecting and increasing the regional tree canopy, particularly in neighborhoods identified as 'heat islands' will be a crucial…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
In May 2024, Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF) had heavy rains, which created heavy run-off flooding, and had winds from the straight-line windstorm that hit Southeast Texas in the middle of May with 70-100 mph winds.
Grand Canyon Chapter
"...memorable to see in the wild -- Highly colorful, Gila monsters stand out when they’re above ground -- Most of the time, Gila monsters are in underground burrows -- to find food in the nests of prey species like rabbits" ~ by Ricardo Small
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
This month we are taking a break from a live Zoom presentation. Instead of a Zoom event with speaker at our usual designated time, we are posting links to access recent webinar video recordings on various aspects of plastic and microplastic…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On June 13, Leo Brito, owner and founder of Zero Waste Houston will discuss climate action and social justice through composting.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On June 19, the speaker will be Wendy Reistle, Environmental Education Program Coordinator at the Environmental Institute of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake.