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A lifeguard and marine biology student was shocked when she discovered one of the world’s rarest turtles on the sands of Mustang Island.
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These are all the national parks where your dog can become a 'BARK Ranger'

At about 150 national park sites — of the 433 under the NPS umbrella — visitors who bring their dogs along can collect an official “BARK Ranger” badge.
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7 Small, Easy Ways You Can Protect the Environment on April Fools' Day

Here are a handful of ways each and every one of us can bring the climate crisis to a halt and create a future that is prosperous for both the planet and its people.
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13 Ways To Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Arab Americans. 
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Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, protect natural sounds, and improve park management.
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A lifeguard rescued a turtle lodged with a fishing hook. It's one of the world's rarest sea turtles

A lifeguard and marine biology student was shocked when she discovered one of the world’s rarest turtles on the sands of Mustang Island.
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National park ranger photographs newly-discovered species for the first time while on the job

Alongside a park volunteer, the ranger unearthed a fuzzy new member of the Big Bend ecosystem.
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This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, protect natural sounds, and improve park management.
Read More

5 citizen science projects that have actually made a real difference for the environment

Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net wider — or getting more helping hands on the task.
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Virginia megachurch donates $1M to stop evictions of 300+ families

Alfred Street Baptist Church stepped up for Alexandria residents who were facing eviction.
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At these national parks, your dog can earn the title of 'BARK Ranger.' Here's what it means

At about 150 national park sites — of the 433 under the NPS umbrella — visitors who bring their dogs along can collect an official “BARK Ranger” badge.
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