Birds are all around, and all you need to get started is an observant eye.
conservation
How do U… start birding?
The secret social lives of giant poisonous rats
The African crested rat’s fur is packed with a poison so lethal just a few miligrams can kill a human. Biologists confirmed where it gets its poison, and uncovered an unexpected social life.
Community science birding data does not yet capture global bird trends
More observations and more focus on common birds could fill the data gap.
10 reasons to renew your Red Butte Garden membership
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Butte Garden made the difficult decision to cancel its 2020 concert series. But a membership offers much more than just the music.
ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY
A celebration of biodiversity and the U scientists who help preserve it.
ECOLOGY ON THE RUNWAY
Science and fashion meet to teach researchers how to connect with the public.
CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Expanding the research mission of Red Butte Garden’s Conservation Department to restore rare Utah plants.
WORD-WISE ABOUT WATER-WISE
Understanding differences in plant terminology is important for designing and maintaining successful low-water-use landscapes.
THIRSTY FOR BETTER HEALTH
Partnering with Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, the U will contribute to water security in Pakistan through the U.S. – Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water.
U RECOGNIZED AS TREE CAMPUS USA
The recent Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation honors the U for its effective urban forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals.