The majority of organizing happening in Minnesota isn’t just peaceful, it’s INVISIBLE. Moms showing up who won’t be interviewed on TV, people whose ICE patrols don’t turn into viral video. The grocery runs, the donations, the people filming bc they happen to be there. Please remember this.

This weekend at the sanctuary, even the tractors are wearing coats!

They built wind turbines to make power — but under the sea, they “produce” something no one expected www.ecoportal.net/en/turbines-...

Some people are alarmed by the forecast of more snow, but Sunny isn't among them

Birds are the embodiment of resilience, weathering storms and always finding their way home.” – Unknown #photography #SmBirdSat #BlueSktArtShow

A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.

This weekend at the sanctuary, even the tractors are wearing coats!

The Librarians is heading to living rooms across the country and is sharing a powerful message far and wide. Catch this important documentary on PBS, February 9. www.pbs.org/independentl...

These molluscs are believed to be one of the most imperilled groups of animals in the world

Some people are alarmed by the forecast of more snow, but Sunny isn't among them

Amnesty has issued a report about rising #authoritarianism & #humanRights violations in #USA, incl enforced disappearances, restrictions on #freeSpeech incl the media, increased #corruption, militarisation of law enforcement, mass surveillance, weakening of rule of law www.jurist.org/news/2026/01...

Some deep-sea snails reinforce their shells with iron sulfide. Not metaphorical armor. Literal metal. #MolluscMonday

“We are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of our nation and for those it calls ‘enemy,’ for no document from human hands can make these humans any less our brothers.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr., 1967

“We are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of our nation and for those it calls ‘enemy,’ for no document from human hands can make these humans any less our brothers.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr., 1967

Join us on MLK Day to learn about and discuss his opposition to militarism. Info here: vinesanctuary.org/mlk-vegan-ch...

Martin Luther King Jr. frequently spoke of the interconnected “triple evils” of racism, poverty, and militarism. Deeply committed to nonviolence, King understood militarism to be a crucial aspect of both imperialism (conquest by force) and fascism (authoritarian nationalism). 1/2

Anywho, the main truth I know is that there's ALWAYS something that can be done. Always. You just have to find the things you can do.

Osedax worms dismantle bones molecule by molecule, no spectacle, no force. Long-term change often looks boring if you don’t understand the process.

“Even milliseconds or seconds of interrupted blood flow to the brain can have serious consequences,” one Harvard neurologist told us. There is no “method of applying pressure on the neck that is foolproof in terms of avoiding neurologic damage.” By @nicolefoy.bsky.social and @mckenziefunk.com

Minneapolis groups call for ‘general strike’. "...several local unions—including Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005, SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, CWA Local 7250, and St. Paul Federation of Educators Local 28—have lent their support to the strike." www.commondreams.org/news/minneap...

Martin Luther King Jr. frequently spoke of the interconnected “triple evils” of racism, poverty, and militarism. Deeply committed to nonviolence, King understood militarism to be a crucial aspect of both imperialism (conquest by force) and fascism (authoritarian nationalism). 1/2

Bumper berry crop beckons earthbound birds to bump bodies

Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager

Beauty in death ... When a moss-covered cedar stump forms an entire micro-ecosystem of living things... #NaturePhotography #cedar #stump #forests #naturewalks #Nature #photography #ecosystem

The residents of Talent have created a model for what grassroots conservation can look like when it’s rooted in place, people, and purpose! Discover how Talent’s people made this happen, and what you can do in your town 🌱 xerces.org/news/organiz...

Check out our full Uncompromised DGAs below! 👇

72 new-to-science species from six continents news.mongabay.com/2026/01/from... #biodiversity

As much as I WANT this to be a magic portal to a happier world, it's not. Captured on the slopes of an Austrian ski resort, it's a LIGHT PILLAR, an optical phenomenon created by the alignment of hexagonal ice crystals reflecting a strong light source in a way that creates the illusion of a pillar.

Max the alpaca seems curious about what the chaotic neutral duo of Patches and Pippin will do next. It's anybody's guess!

Research shows some dogs "can learn the names of new toys not only through direct instruction but also by eavesdropping on the conversations of their owners." Study by Shany Dror et al., scicomm by @emilyanthes.bsky.social #dogs #animalcognition #animalcommunication #language #anthrozoology

NEWS: In a heartbreaking video, after ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, a woman who was in the same SUV cries out: “They killed my wife. I don’t know what to do." “We stopped to videotape, and they shot her in the head,” the distraught woman sobs. www.advocate.com/news/minneso...

Quiet, graphic, and completely still. This Blue Clipper paused just long enough for shape and color to take over, with the background gently muted to keep the focus on form. If this kind of quiet detail resonates, share. #MacroPhotography #ButterflyPavilion #VisualStorytelling #ScottKissPhoto

Sisters Bella, Rosie, and Ariel usually keep to themselves, but lately they've been letting young Duke keep company with them. He seems very happy about that!

Aaaahh I want to LIVE in these colors, which works out, because.. I did... About 2 hours ago... 🪶

Join us to discover the queer wonders of the larger-than-human world! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Learn about VINE Book Club here: vinesanctuary.org/vine-book-cl...

Twice as old as the dinosaurs, horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years. 🦖 But their numbers plummeted 70% in recent decades as Big Pharma harvested their blood for drug safety testing. Now, 25 groups are suing to get them protections.👇 www.biologicaldiversity.org/species/inve...

Join us to discover the queer wonders of the larger-than-human world! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Learn about VINE Book Club here: vinesanctuary.org/vine-book-cl...

Veganuary deliciousness from dieticians: www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ja...

Happy New Year!

Kevin Drum was the first journalist to really get into the ties between lead and crime rates (not just serial killers) and I think it is one of the most important articles we’ve ever done www.motherjones.com/environment/...

Happy New Year!

Because they know that we NEED to raise funds today to make it through the winter, a group of longtime supporters have pledged to MATCH all gifts today. Go to tinyurl.com/VINE2025NYE to give!

From the first sighting of a colossal squid in the wild to a seriously goofy octopus, 2025 delivered some astounding photos from the ocean’s depths

Two fungi Purple Jellydisc and Hairy Curtain Crust #fungi

Because they know that we NEED to raise funds today to make it through the winter, a group of longtime supporters have pledged to MATCH all gifts today. Go to tinyurl.com/VINE2025NYE to give!

"Stingless bees from the Amazon have become the first insects to be granted legal rights anywhere in the world." #insects #animallaw #animalrights #conservation #pollinators #nature

"Why are we even here, if we’re letting animals die simply because we don’t notice them? If there’s one place you can be a hero, it’s your own house, your own backyard. You can save so many animals just by paying attention" www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

In this year’s #PlanetaryHealthCheck (www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...), the #OceanAcidification boundary has been assessed as breached for the first time. What does this mean? Nice explanatory piece in “Dialogue Earth”, with input from PIK researcher Levke Caesar. dialogue.earth/en/ocean/exp...

Seen along the Pinkerton Creek Trail at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in late October for #MushroomMonday!