There are three levels of biodiversity: genetic, species, and ecosystem. Learn about them in this interactive lesson

Click on various element options, users can explore the diversity of life on land and at sea. Also see how human pressures are threatening these diverse forms of life

12 episodes on ecology hosted by Hank Green

The Conservation and Biodiversity program amplifies and accelerates transformative societal change to restore and protect biodiversity. In a future committed to protecting both wildlife and humanity, this preservation of biodiversity is one of the many solutions to the climate crisis.

Dave tells us everything we need to know about how we can save the bugs and why they’re so important.

How to feed birds safely without contributing to disease in wild bird populations

An inquiry based online learning lab on biodiversity

You can contribute to scientific research from anywhere by helping botanists interpret herbarium specimens.

The Global Earth Challenge™ Bee Campaign will explore how mobile technology can be used to train citizen science volunteers to classify three types of bees—Bombus, bumblebees; Apis, honey bees; and, Xylocopa, the carpenter bees.

The North American Butterfly Association has run the Butterfly Count Program in the United States, Canada, and Mexico since 1993. Count the number of butterflies you see in one area (backyard, park, etc.) in one day and send in the information.

Camera trappers use our software to look at pictures, identify animals and upload them for review and archive at the Smithsonian. These data then help address important conservation-related questions. The pictures provide a unique view into the secret world of wildlife.

Zooniverse is a citizen science platform with a number of projects that deal with biodiversity. Everything from Buzzy bee to track African pollinators, Nest Quest to track historical bird nesting behavior, and Notes from Nature to investigate phenological change in biodiversity hotspots.

eBird is a classic citizen science project that allows birders to record and read records of bird sitings locally and worldwide. Easy to use this extensive data base created by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, helps to portray multi-year bird population and ranges throughout the calendar year.

Talk a walk in nature and learn about local plants and animals in Buffalo

The Buffalo Botanical Gardens offers lessons in how to care from plants. There are also a neat place to visit and learn about exotic plants

We’re excited to announce that the two adult ospreys that have migrated North to Tifft since 2011 have returned to the Preserve!

A local bird watching organization, they have their own bird counts and bird watching programs.

A checklist of 9 things you can do to help support biodiversity

Online information and games from American Museum of Natural History about biodiversity

U.S. Fish and Wildlife service publishes a number of pamphlets on how to set up backyard bird feeders and birdhouses that can support local bird populations

We don't often think about it but insect life is declining around the world. This spells disaster for the food supply for humans and other species. Here are some things you can do to support the base of the food chain.

Follow these simple steps to create a pollinator-friendly landscape around your home or workplace.