Culture

In his new book, ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan chronicles the efforts of “plant midwives,” women who are working to restore edible plants and healing herbs.

Books coming out this month include a series of terrifying climate-change novellas and a look at the occupation of Oregon’s Malheur Wildlife Refuge.

The “6th Extinction” card deck offers you a chance to lean about lost species — while playing poker.

We understand that insects have both intrinsic value and instrumental value, but even that binary approach falls short.

Books coming out this month also examine the dangerous world of wildlife trafficking, the history of poisonous chemicals and new ideas in agriculture.

Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.

Books coming out this month examine wildlife crime, polluted cities, the diversity of bees and how democracy can stand up to climate change.

With his Holocene Project tattoos, artist J. Trip immortalizes endangered species on the bodies of wildlife-loving clients.

A powerful new art exhibit is just one event for this year’s Remembrance Day for Lost Species.

A new book dives into the ever-changing history of conservation legislation — and gives us a hint of the future.