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Action For Nature Encouraging youth to take action to nurture and protect the environment on which all life depends

Explore the breathtaking beauty of our natural world! 🌍📸The 2026 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competi...
08/26/2026

Explore the breathtaking beauty of our natural world! 🌍📸

The 2026 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition winners are here, celebrating both the wonders of our planet and the dedicated scientists working tirelessly to protect them!

Relationships in Nature winner: “Giant Cuttlefish in Breeding Battle” by Victor Huertas



Highly commended: “Manatees” by Brandon Güell

Highly commended: “Into the Bear’s Realm” by Vineet Kumar

Research in Action winner: “Intertidal Education” by Liam Brennan

Protecting Our Planet runner-up: “Tide, Turtle, and Trust!” by Abhijeet Bayani

Protecting Our Planet winner: “A Bridge Between Past and Present” by Allen Tian

Relationships in Nature runner-up: “Go Away” by Alwin Hardenbol

Overall winner: “Window to the Wetlands” by Sritam Kumar Sethy

Celebrate the power of youth action at our virtual 2026 Eco-Hero Conference THIS Saturday, August 29, at 10:00 AM PDT! 🌍...
08/25/2026

Celebrate the power of youth action at our virtual 2026 Eco-Hero Conference THIS Saturday, August 29, at 10:00 AM PDT! 🌍🏆

Interact live with this year’s global award winners as they showcase their groundbreaking projects and share their journeys. We are thrilled to feature 2020 Eco-Hero and Founder of Climate NOW, Sarah Goody, as our keynote speaker.

Come with curiosity for our live Q&A segment and get ready to be inspired by the next generation of environmental changemakers!

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9717839297001/WN_VXcozMyZSFShVVBcpbqI3g

A few of our board members had the distinct honor of meeting one of our 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners,...
08/25/2026

A few of our board members had the distinct honor of meeting one of our 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners, Lily Valentina Niederhofer, in Mill Valley, CA, along with her mother Viktoria and father Bernd! 🌊🐙

Lily’s winning project, the Octo-Defender Challenge, is an incredible advocacy initiative to end industrial octopus farming. At just 11 years old, Lily is mature beyond her years—articulate, passionate, and already driving major policy changes. In fact, she played a key role in advocating for California’s AB 3162, which banned octopus farming and sales in the state!

We were so fortunate to have time with her in person to celebrate her hard work and dedication. 💚🏆

Learn more about Lily’s award-winning project here: https://actionfornature.org/eco-hero-winners/lily-valentina-niederhofer

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Today is the start of National Park Week, an annual commemoration that usually takes place around Earth Day in April but...
08/22/2026

Today is the start of National Park Week, an annual commemoration that usually takes place around Earth Day in April but was moved this year to mark the 110th anniversary of the National Park Service.

On Tuesday, the actual anniversary, entrance fees will be waived for U.S. residents at all national park locations that usually charge them.

Beyond visiting a park, learn some more ways to celebrate the week, courtesy of the National Parks Conservation Association: https://www.npca.org/articles/11475-6-ways-to-celebrate-national-park-week-in-2026

📸: Bryce Canyon National Park by Marcus Lindstrom/iStockphoto

08/20/2026

Our Action For Nature 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners are proving that you don’t have to wait until to solve environmental problems! 🌍✨

From building sustainable cooling systems to rehabilitating wildlife and teaching climate coding, these inspiring youth are shifting the narrative from climate anxiety to climate innovation. Every action for nature counts! 🌿

Meet all of our winners and get inspired: https://actionfornature.org/eco-hero-awards/2026-winners

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners! 🌍🏆✨Meet 16 extraordinary conservation l...
08/18/2026

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners! 🌍🏆✨

Meet 16 extraordinary conservation leaders, ages 10 to 16, representing 9 countries across 5 continents. From protecting marine life and restoring fragile coastlines to advancing sustainable agriculture and conserving water, these inspiring youth are tackling some of our planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. 🌿🌊

Join us in celebrating their passion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to a greener future!

👉 Discover all of our 2026 Eco-Heroes and read their stories at https://actionfornature.org/eco-hero-awards/2026-winners (link in bio)



Nithya Tammana, Age 11, USA — Dr. Mary Griffin-Jones Special Award | Save Drop

Spencer Hitchen, Age 15, Australia — Shimon Schwarzschild Special Award | Save Sunrise Glossies

Harley Fatahillah Yodhaloka Sunoto, Age 14, Indonesia — 1st Place | Mangrove Warrior

Lily Valentina Niederhofer, Age 11, Portugal — 2nd Place | Octopus Defender

Hao-Han Wu “Hank”, Age 13, Taiwan — 2nd Place | No Butts Alliance

Neha Blunt, Age 13, USA — 3rd Place | Water Saver

Juan Sebastian Avila Perez, Age 14, Colombia — 3rd Place | Alas de Inclusion/Birds of Inclusion

Noah Beshto, Age 10, Ukraine — Honorable Mention | Wildlife Advocacy

Amaira Kapoor, Age 16, India — 1st Place | Project Vaayu

Hala Sharafeddine, Age 16, Lebanon — 2nd Place | Code for Earth

Jack Aronian, Age 16, USA — 2nd Place | H5N1 Prevention

Gunisha Kaur, Age 16, India — 3rd Place | Buzzing Blooms

Arjun Jain, Age 16, USA — 3rd Place | HydroBlossom

Terry Yu, Age 16, USA — 3rd Place | Students for a Greener Future

Abhiveer Gulati, Age 16, India — Honorable Mention | Clean Air Campaign

Stella Hong, Age 16, USA — Honorable Mention | HydroHarvest

Gentle Giants of the Savanna 🌈🦒✨Towering over the golden plains, giraffes move with an effortless grace that feels almos...
08/17/2026

Gentle Giants of the Savanna 🌈🦒✨

Towering over the golden plains, giraffes move with an effortless grace that feels almost prehistoric. Award-winning wildlife photographer and NatGeo contest winner Subburam Govindaraj (Subburam PG) captures their quiet majesty in these breathtaking shots!

Fascinating Giraffe Facts 🌿

> Just like human fingerprints, no two giraffes share the same spot pattern!

> A newborn calf drops nearly 6 feet to the ground when born and can stand within an hour!

> Their prehensile tongues can grow up to 18–20 inches long and are dark purple/black to protect them from sunburn while reaching for leaves.

> Despite their towering necks, giraffes have the exact same number of neck vertebrae as humans (seven), they’re just much larger!

📷 : Subburam Govindaraj Subburam PG

Turning Trash Into Treasure in Our National Parks! 🎨🍃“Many hands make light work, and small changes in our everyday live...
08/14/2026

Turning Trash Into Treasure in Our National Parks! 🎨🍃

“Many hands make light work, and small changes in our everyday lives can make the world more beautiful!”

When eco-artist and former park ranger Mariah Reading finds discarded litter while exploring public lands, she doesn't just pick it up — she turns it into a canvas!

To confront the issue of pollution and climate change, Mariah paints the surrounding landscape directly onto the trash she finds, seamlessly blending the objects into their environments to create stunning optical illusions. Her work is a powerful reminder that small, creative actions can inspire big mindsets toward protecting our planet.

“Art is such a powerful tool. It really shows passion,” she said, adding: “We are so bombarded with change and disruption, and it’s just kind of chaotic right now. It’s hard to latch onto the news or stay up to date with scientific findings. … So I feel like art has a lot of power in allowing people to grasp onto those concepts in tangible ways and maybe more approachable ways.”

Check out these incredible painted pieces from her series:
1. A lone flip-flop left behind in Zion National Park
2. A rubber boot in Acadia National Park
3. A discarded glove in Voyageurs National Park
4. A cracked hubcap in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
5. A headless pony doll in Denali National Park

Explore more of her work: mariahreadingart.com | Mariah Reading Art

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