conservation

The controversial N.J.-based outdoorsman releases his latest book, a guide to reversing the damage we’ve done to the earth He can track any living creature through the wilderness, be it beast or man. He can revive entire felled forests to...

Friday was the 1st International Global Tiger Day initiated by Vietnam to raise awareness of protecting Tigers. There's less than 3500 tigers in the wild - making them one of the most critically endangered animals. One of the main problems is (find out more, after the jump!)

Despite our very best efforts to be environmentally active sometimes it's tough to motivate. The problems can seem too big or too far away from our individual lives. Sometimes, when I feel overwhelmed I look to "enviro-celebs" to inspire me... Alexandra Cousteau is one of these celebs I speak of. Cousteau is founder of Blue Legacy, a non-profit movement to bring water to the forefront of society's issues. Further, Blue Legacy aims to motivate people to act on these critical issues. Alexandra's family is rooted in environmental advocacy. She's the grand-daughter of activist and National Geography contributor Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Her parents were bringing her on expeditions when she was just a few months old.

Chester County Bamboo believes that "bamboo is an integral piece of the sustainable puzzle." The more one learns about Bamboo the clearer this philosophy becomes. Bamboo actually generates 35% more oxygen into the atmosphere than an equivalent stand of trees. This super plant can be harvested 3-5 years after being planted. An oak, maple or cherry tree require 30-50 years before they can be harvested. John Kohler spent numerous years in the corporate world before launching Chester County Bamboo - a sustainable business he's truly passionate about.Chester County Bamboo is the first in the Philadelphia area to specialize in bamboo and one of the first in the country to offer full service bamboo management and removal. Their bamboo products include

The National Audubon Society (with support from Toyota) recently awarded TogetherGreen Fellowships to 40 of the nation's most promising conservationists - one of whom is representing Philadelphia! Keith Russell has been protecting birds and wildlife for over two decades with fellow Philadelphians. Keith started the Philadelphia Mid-Winter Bird Census which includes a reservoir in Fairmount Park - and will soon be the site of a new Audubon Center where locals can learn, enjoy and work our city's nature.