Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: How to Join and Add a Map to a Group
Find out how to join a group for the citizen science project, Yardmap by Habitat Network.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Exploring Plants and People
Did you know that a cup of tea contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee or that several people are killed each year from falling coconuts? This resource provides factual and out of the ordinary information about 25 different kinds of...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Chilli Pepper
This resource presents extensive information about the chilli pepper plant, including its medicinal uses, food uses, and more.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Sugar Cane
Many interesting facts about sugar cane are presented in this thorough resource. Topics examined include history medicine food uses cosmetic application, and more.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Holy Basil
Holy basil is a plant that kills germs, reduces inflammation, and deters insects. More facts about the plant are included in this resource.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Tamarind
This resource explores the many facets and diverse uses of tamarind. You will find the following topics in this informative site: general description, history, spiritual connection, production and trade, medicinal purposes, food uses,...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Black Pepper
Origin, history, plant profile, traditional medicine, and western medicine are but a few of the black pepper topics delved into on this site. Many pictures supplement the text.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Seeds, Glorious Native Seeds
A guide to finding the right seeds for a particular backyard habitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: 8 Reasons to Plant Something New
Read about eight habitat-enhancing reasons to expand the plant diversity in a backyard.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Native Landscaping Makes Sense
Learn why planting native plants helps any backyard habitat and increases biodiversity.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Native Trees and Shrubs
Find out why vegetation such as trees and shrubs play important roles in ecosystems.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Get to Know the Plants in Your Yard With These Plant Id Tips
A guide that walks through some of our recommended tactics when identifying plants.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Evergreens
Learn how evergreen plants, both trees and shrubs have important roles to play in landscaping- from aesthetic to ecological.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Installing and Maintaining a Native Lawn
Learn how the native approach can improve a yard to provide habitat for birds and other wildlife while keeping a grassy open area for recreation.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Constant Bloom in Coral Springs: Design Challenge
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this how to help yard in the Everglades become more biodiverse.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Native Grasses for Your Native Lawn
Find out how to use native grasses to increase wildlife diversity in a backyard.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Native Lawn Ftw! (For the Win)
Find out about the advantages of planting native grasses in a lawn.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Southeast: Fruit Producing Trees
Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Pacific Mixed Forest: Fruit Producing Trees
Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Northeast and Midwest: Fruit Producing Trees
Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: California Chaparral: Fruit Producing Trees
Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.
Other
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Pitcher Plant
This comprehensive site exams the leaves, flower petals, fruit, rhizomes, and root system of the carnivorous pitcher plant.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Illinois Natural History Survey: The Tallgrass Prairie
This site from the Illinois Natural History Survey provides a large list of grassland plants of the Illinois Tallgrass Prairie - some 851 species. You can find out the common name, scientific name, habitat, flowering period, fruits, and...
Other
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Here you will learn about the wildflower center founded by Lady Bird Johnson. Learn about the center, check out the children's page for quick games and facts, or go on a native plant search! You can even see a photo of Lady Bird herself.