Slimy Friends Or ... ?
Can two animals who are not natural friends hang out together?
Getting to Know: Enjie (Jane) Li
Enjoy getting to know Jane, a Postdoctoral Fellow who holds a joint appointment between NHM and The Nature Conservancy.
There Is a Bird
A poem dedicated to the children of the world who will be participating in this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.
Rare Nine-Spotted Ladybug Found in L.A.!
"Did I just discover a ‘lost ladybug’ here in the Nature Gardens?”
Abandoned Baby Animals: What Should You Do?
What to do if you see a wild animal that you think needs help.
Teen Empowerment Through Community Science
Rachel's story is one of the best examples of how community science can inspire curiosity in young people for the natural world.
An Eagle (Scout) Eye on Nature
Hosting a Bioblitz is a great way to contribute to your community, as Bret Potter discovered when he organized his own Bioblitz with a little support from NHM.
A Campus Trek, Wildlife Camera In Hand
Esperanza elementary school students learn about camera trap technology.
Super Citizen Scientist Charlotte and the Hunt for the Elusive California Pink Glowworm
Charlotte made an incredible find: a California pink glowworm, Microphotus angustus! ​​​​​​​
Backyard Bats of South L.A.
Will bats be the unexpected ambassadors that will connect the urban community of South L.A. to nature?