APP in Action

From Goats to Grandparents: How One APP Chapter Is Making a More Bird-Friendly Community
March 07, 2017 — Whether it's renting goats to clear out invasive plants or making a new assisted-living facility greener, Huntington-Oyster Bay APP is making a difference.
Native Plants
Proposed Wyoming Bill Allowing Sage-Grouse Captive Rearing Is Deeply Flawed
February 24, 2017 — The proposal would let commercial farms harvest Greater Sage-Grouse and their eggs. But there's no scientific evidence or public interest to support such an endeavor.
News
To Turn a Schoolyard Into an Outdoor Classroom, Just Add Native Plants
February 21, 2017 — With the help of APP Minnesota and some controlled fires, a local school recently restored an overgrown field into original prairie habitat.
Native Plants
The Future of APP’s Conservation Work Under the New Administration
January 27, 2017 — “Birds are common ground, something that America has a profound shortage of these days.” Listen to APP leaders discuss priorities for the upcoming years.
News
Washington State APP Chapters Rally to Help Save the Marbled Murrelet
January 26, 2017 — This seabird with unusual nesting habits is endangered due to loss of old-growth forest stands in the Pacific Northwest.
APP in Action
It Takes the World to Save the Planet
January 25, 2017 — APP and the Fund II Foundation tap excellence in diverse communities now, to help build for the future.
After a Two-Year Absence, Wood Storks Are Nesting at Corkscrew Swamp Again
January 13, 2017 — Perfect water conditions drew the birds to their usual Everglades digs. But will they stay for the season?
Pulses of Water Bring Life to the Famished Colorado River
October 20, 2016 — The critical bird habitat is springing back, according to a new report. Here’s what you need to know.
News
Revitalizing Vacant City Lots to Feed People—and Birds
September 26, 2016 — In Buffalo, New York, gardeners are growing crops and native plants to bring food and wildlife to communities in need.
Native Plants
More than 260 Million Gallons of Water Began Flowing Into the Parched Rio Grande This Month
September 07, 2016 — A historic collaboration between APP New Mexico and Native American tribes should help ease dry times for local birds and people.
Climate