wildlife

Do Vegans Kill More Animals Than Meat Eaters?

Grain harvests, livestock feed, and the bigger picture.

Aug 19, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why I Don’t Use Bird Feeders — And What I Do Instead to Attract and Support Birds

One of the simplest and most essential ways to help birds, animals, and insects

May 4, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Backyard Wildlife Safari: Simple Ways to Support (and Admire) the Animals Among Us

Wild animals are right outside your door, and you don't have to pay thousands of dollars to see them.

Apr 27, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

To Weed or Not to Weed: What to Pull (or Keep) When Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat

The surprising lessons that come from pulling weeds—both in the garden and in life

Mar 16, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Planting Native Flowers (Not Keeping Beehives) Saves Pollinators

How you can support native pollinators (bees, birds, butterflies) in your own backyard or neighborhood—and actually see the impact of your actions

Mar 2, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Heat Waves and Dry Spells: How We Water Our Gardens Without Wasting Water

How We Use Winter Rain and Grey Water to Irrigate our Summer Gardens

Feb 23, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Animal Lookalikes

How to Tell the Difference Between Commonly Confused Animals

Aug 2, 2024 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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