Blog
Field notes, nature stories, and conservation insights from our community.
Reimagining Urban Spaces: Community Gardens for Future Generations
Tim Smit advocates for transforming urban areas into community gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show.
The Epic Journey of Migrating Shorebirds
Discover the incredible migration of shorebirds as they traverse hemispheres, signaling the arrival of spring.
Reviving Traditions: Eastern Indonesian Communities Protect Marine Ecosystems
Eastern Indonesian communities are using traditional methods to safeguard marine life.
The Future of the Greater Sage-Grouse and Its Habitat
Exploring the challenges and opportunities for conserving the Greater Sage-Grouse in the American West.
The European Wildcat's Return: A Delicate Balance
The European wildcat is making a cautious comeback in the Lusatian Mountains.
Genome Doubling: A Lifeline for Plants During Mass Extinctions
New insights reveal how genome duplication may have aided plants in surviving past environmental challenges.
Spotlight on the Southwest's Migratory Woodpecker
Discover the Southwest's striking migratory woodpecker and its seasonal journey.
An Extinct Koala Relative Unearthed in Western Australia
Discover a newly identified extinct koala species from the drying plains of ancient Australia.
Celebrating Grassroots Heroes: The 2026 Whitley Awards
Discover the inspiring conservation efforts of the 2026 Whitley Award winners across diverse ecosystems.
Observation Quantity and Bulk Observations
Enhancing wildlife insights with new observation quantity and bulk entry features!
Introducing Cataloging Projects
Today, I'm excited to share a new feature on the site. Introducing Cataloging Projects
Words About Nature: The Native Nature Blog Goes Live
Some stories need more than a species card. We built a full blog platform so our community can share the deeper stories behind what they observe.
Get Outside Together: Local Nature Events Come to Native Nature
Wildlife discovery is better with others. We launched a local events system so nature lovers can organize and attend outings in their area.
What Is That? AI-Powered Species Identification Comes to Native Nature
Snap a photo, get an answer. We built a species identification tool powered by GPT-4o that works on everything from birds to beetles.
Test Your Nature Knowledge: Three-Tier Daily Species Challenges
Can you identify a species just from a photo? Our daily challenge system tests — and builds — your wildlife knowledge at three difficulty levels.
Meet the Characters: AI-Generated Wildlife Personalities Join Native Nature
Every species has a story. We used AI to bring wildlife characters to life — each with a unique personality, backstory, and portrait.
Real Money for Real Conservation: Stripe Payments Go Live
Turning intent into impact requires a payment system. We integrated Stripe with donation tracking, optional site tips, and a full audit trail.
From Observation to Action: Conservation Projects Launch
Knowing about wildlife is step one. Taking action is step two. We launched a full conservation project system so users can fund real-world efforts.
Find Anything Fast: Full-Text Search and a Proper Mobile Experience
Search transforms a database into a discovery tool. We shipped full-text species search and rebuilt the mobile navigation from scratch.
Log What You See: Wildlife Observations, Photos, and User Profiles
Good citizen science starts with recording what you find. We built a full observation system with photo uploads, reverse geocoding, and public profiles.