Learn how to plan a small-group nature hike with helpful tips on trail selection, conservation education, and responsible outdoor stewardship.

Most advice on how to start a local conservation group ends at the first meeting: pick a name, write a mission statement, get people in a room.

_______ How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal for Sustainability Projects I learned how to write Grant Proposals, when I was a student at Rutgers University. I did not realize at the time that it was going to become more than just an assignment to complete a course. It actually opened a door to my first professional job working for […]

_______ Why Is Bird Tracking Important for Conservation? “The Love for All Living Creatures is the Most Noble Attribute of Man.” – Charles Darwin 

_______ “Biodiversity is a Gift to Humanity, a Source of Inspiration, and a Reminder of the Interconnectedness of All Living Things.” – John Muir 

_______ Free Climate Impact Calculator Changing something for the better almost always requires measurement first to know what is required to bring forth improvement. For this reason, I recommend that you use the following carbon footprint calculator to estimate your environmental impact based on everyday habits like transportation, travel, and home energy use. When you understand your carbon footprint you […]

_______ How to Engage Students in Earth Day Activities Earth Day shouldn’t just be a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder of our ongoing commitment to respecting and nurturing this beautiful planet. Imagine what can happen if we take those values to heart every single day. It’s about amplifying this year’s awareness and carrying it forward, creating habits and […]

_______ How to Develop a Conservation Education Curriculum I remember seeing middle school students walking out of a building into an atmosphere that was hazy due to wildfire smoke. The 21st century has thrown us into real-world environmental challenges. From the effects of climate change to the consequences of biodiversity loss, understanding these issues is no longer optional. Therefore, knowing […]

_______ “Water is the Driving Force of All Nature.” – Leonardo da Vinci

_______ Ten Conservation Success Stories from Around the World in 2025 As the previous year has come to an end and a new year has begun, I thought it was appropriate to celebrate the successes that have occurred in 2025 in terms of conservation and improvements in stewardship of the beautiful earth that we live on. Conservation success stories from […]