Minnesota’s bogs are among the most magical and ecologically unique habitats in North America. Characterized by cool temperatures, acidic water, sphagnum-rich soils, and constant moisture, these environments support some of the rarest and most beautiful orchids found in the northern United States. Although many bog orchids are threatened and must never be collected from the …

Georgia’s pine forests are central to the state’s ecological identity, shaping everything from wildlife habitat to watershed health and long-term forest stability. Although the Southeast is known for its pine diversity, several native Georgia pine species are now considered threatened or of conservation concern due to habitat loss, disease, invasive competitors, unsustainable forestry practices, and …