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Book Review:: Ladybirds 9 Aug 2013 | 07:30 pm
The newly released 2nd edition of Ladybirds is number 10 in Pelagic Publishing’s Naturalist’s Handbook series. If this series sounds familiar it’s because I reviewed the Bumblebees book here and found...
The Center for Ecological Learnings 5 Aug 2013 | 07:30 pm
Today I’m pleased to have the opportunity to share Architect Kaveh Samiei’s design for The Center for Ecological Learnings in Tehran. Following is a description of Kaveh’s design and drawings which he...
Friday Film:: Laban Rubble Green Roof 2 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
In this edition of Friday Film, British green roof expert Dusty Gedge takes us on a tour of this 12 year old green roof designed to replicate the brownfield sites of London. The roof is awash in color...
Foragings:: The latest news, resources, designs and more 26 Jul 2013 | 01:48 am
News Bees buzzing at city haven:: “A wildflower haven created earlier this year beside one of the city’s main roads is proving to be a blooming success for bees.” Richard Mabey: in defence of nature w...
The Parks of Seattle Project 22 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
If you haven’t been following the Parks of Seattle project, you’re missing out. Dave Battjes has decided to create a logo for each and every one of the 400 plus parks and green spaces in the city of S...
Growing Rivers of Flowers in the City 11 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
If you visit London, you may just notice trails of flowers winding through the city humming with pollinators. River of Flowers is the brainchild of Kathryn Lwin and while started in London, it now win...
Wildlife Plants:: Lavender 18 Jun 2013 | 04:06 am
There are few other plants so closely associated with scent than Lavender. The purple flowers and gray/green foliage is unmistakable and found in gardens around the world. The various forms can grow f...
Foragings:: The latest news, resources, designs and more 4 Jun 2013 | 02:01 am
News Nature and the City:: “If we are ever to reach the stage where we can value the benefits as ecosystem services, or design therapeutic landscapes, we need to understand what the benefits are and h...
On Being Misunderstood:: Dogwood 23 May 2013 | 07:00 pm
On Being Misunderstood is a feature at The Metropolitan Field Guide which will look at the variety of flora and fauna we live with which are too commonly misunderstood. From plants to wildlife, many o...
Interview with Julie Feinstein 21 May 2013 | 07:00 pm
Julie Feinstein is a Collection Manager at the American Museum of Natural History. She lives in New York City and writes about urban wildlife on her blog, Urban Wildlife Guide. She has recently publis...
