One thing about nature is that you can never know everything there is to know. There is always something new to discover and new questions to ask. We love learning, digging into the research to find out what new information scientists are discovering, and then sharing that new knowledge with others.
Below are some of the educational resources we recommend. Some are ones we produce. Others are resources that we use ourselves and recommend to others. Check back often, because we’ll be updating as we find or create additional resources that we think you might find valuable.
The Backyard Ecology Community
The Backyard Ecology Community is for busy homeowners in the eastern U.S. who want to confidently create and maintain their pollinator and wildlife habitat.
We created the community as a safe place to ask questions, learn, celebrate accomplishments, and help each other attract more pollinators and wildlife.
Become a member of the Backyard Ecology Community today and say good-by to…
🌱 trying to figure it all out on your own,
🌱 feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by information overload, and
🌱 struggling with generic, cookie-cutter solutions that never seem quite “right” for your situation.
Native Plants 101 Workshop: Select the Right Native Plants for Your Eastern U.S. Garden
This live, interactive, online workshop will help you confidently choose native plants that will work in your yard, look good, AND attract pollinators and wildlife.
Registration is required and includes workshop replay and bonuses.
Recent Backyard Ecology Videos
Recent Backyard Ecology Blog Articles
- Native Plants that Attract Hummingbirds to the Eastern U.S. Gardenby Backyard Ecology on August 28, 2025 at 10:30 am
Growing native plants is the best way to attract and support hummingbirds. Here are 10 of my favorite ones to grow in eastern U.S. gardens.
- 9 Native Blueberries You Can Grow in the Home Landscapeby Backyard Ecology on July 10, 2025 at 10:30 am
Learn about 9 native blueberries that are native to at least some part of the eastern U.S. and can be purchased from native plant nurseries.
Recent Backyard Ecology Podcast Episodes
- A Bad Naturalist’s Journey to Restore a Mountaintop Meadowby Backyard Ecology on September 11, 2025 at 10:30 am
Paula Whyman, author of the book Bad Naturalist, shares her journey of trying to restore and manage a remnant prairie located on a Virginia mountaintop.
- Gardening for Moths: Why It’s Important for Backyard Conservationby Backyard Ecology on August 7, 2025 at 10:30 am
Join us as we talk with Jim McCormac about the fascinating world of moths and why gardening for moths is so important for any backyard ecologist.
Books and Other Items
We often get asked about books, apps, and other equipment that we use and recommend. So, we created a whole page of recommendations on our Backyard Ecology website because we wanted to make it easy for you to find those resources.