Today is the first day of #Kwanzaa! A seven-day celebration of African-American history and #culture. Read our #blog highlighting 10 #Black Environmentalists making a difference in their communities.

While you may not see #reindeer in the Southern U.S. on #ChristmasEve, as they live in tundra & boreal forest habitats, you may see white-tailed deer in your yard! Learn more facts about white-tailed deer & how conservation efforts help them.

TAKE ACTION: Yesterday, we shared a story about how rescinding the #roadlessrule could undo progress made in restoring grizzly bear populations in North America. You can urge #Congress to act by sending a message to your representative today! buff.ly/XKfZamu

Over the last 50 years, #conservation efforts have helped the #grizzlybear population in the U.S. recover. But the possible rescinding of the roadless rule, which would allow construction in some key grizzly recovery zones, could reverse that #progress.

The Carolina northern flying squirrel is one of many species of #wildlife currently endangered in the Southeastern U.S. Take action today and demand that #Congress save America’s wildlife protections. buff.ly/EHjgzrw

Residents of Gloster, MS, continue to speak out about the harm #Drax is causing to their #health and #community.

Winter is coming, but so are the #birds! Read our #blog to learn how northern cardinals and Carolina wrens are keeping the dawn chorus alive in the Southeastern U.S. this #winter.

BREAKING: Drax's #carboncapture project is facing #layoffs amid #investigations and reduced subsidies in the UK. Destroying #forests for biomass is not #renewable, and Drax's carbon capture scheme was an attempt to #greenwash their continued harm. buff.ly/XtgR9ef

A new #report finds that return-and-reuse initiatives for #plastic could reduce plastic #pollution by more than 90% over the next 15 years. This would mean less plastic finding its way into #forests and #wetlands, harming local wildlife.

Did you know DuPont State Recreational Forest, located between North Carolina's Transylvania and Henderson counties, is home to 12,000+ acres of forest, trails, and majestic #waterfalls? Nearly 60 miles of trails support the forest’s recreational activities. #SouthernForestSunday

Earlier this year, plans to mine near the #Okefenokee swamp were halted by a #land deal led by advocates and #conservationists. Learn what's next in the ongoing efforts to protect the potential UNESCO World Heritage Site from future threats.

As the #air crisps and lawns #frost, you might be tempted to remove #leaves in your yard, but here’s why both your lawn and local #ecosystem benefit from fallen #foliage.

The latest #episode of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" features Dogwood Alliance's own Campaign Director, Michél Legendre, explaining the #dangers of industrial #logging and #biomass.

WATCH: In this latest video from CrashCourse on Native American History, learn how #indigenous communities' expertise on the places they’ve lived for #generations continues to be vital for #conservation efforts.

Who says hiking can be a "Drag?" Environmentalist and #Drag artist Pattie Gonia raised over $1 million for #forests in a 100-mile #hike across the West Coast.

There are over 221 native #tree species in North Carolina. Two arborists are on a mission to categorize and find the largest of each #species within the state as a way of measuring #forest health.

Stepping into the #weekend like..... Nature always finds a way to surprise us 🌿 Photo credit: @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social

Communities are rising up against #Drax #pollution. We stand with everyone pushing for real climate solutions that protect people & forests. buff.ly/GsQz04f

We’re joining 100+ voices calling on the EU to implement the Deforestation Regulation now. No more delays. Our forests, communities, and climate can’t wait. 🌍 📄 Read the joint statement: buff.ly/ZZBk4ZY #EUDR #Deforestation #Biodiversity

For almost 30 years, Dogwood Alliance has stood up for Southern #forests and the people who rely on them. Threats are rising, but your gift fuels community power, #conservation, and #ClimateJustice across the South. #Donate now: buff.ly/xN9SMy9

Biomass energy companies do not belong in our #forests! @m-legendre.bsky.social & Matt Williams explain why ending wood pellet #biomass subsidies can protect people and forests. buff.ly/Ea5aEAe

Learn how residents of Gloster, MS, have kept up the fight against #biomass giant #Drax and what's next in their movement to stop the #pollution of their #community.

Looking for some new gear to wear to enjoy the cold weather? Or need a #gift for an outdoor-loving friend or family member? Read our list of #BIPOC-owned #outdoor brands that are sure to have what you need, while supporting great causes.

Triple your impact for Southern #forests 🪴 Donate to Dogwood Alliance by Dec 2 and every dollar will be TRIPLE matched up to 25,000. Your gift helps protect forests, challenge #biomass & lift up communities. buff.ly/DzPMZSf

More countries, like the UK and South Korea, are taking steps to investigate or restrict the #production and burning of wood pellets for #biomass. This marks a growing trend of pressure across the #international community towards the #dangers of biomass.

Looking for some new gear to wear to enjoy the cold weather? Or need a #gift for an outdoor-loving friend or family member? Read our list of #BIPOC-owned #outdoor brands that are sure to have what you need, while supporting great causes.

Today is #Thanksgiving! Sometimes informally referred to as "Turkey Day." 🦃 Did you know turkeys are among the largest birds in the Americas? Learn more fun #turkey facts in our #autumn edition of Biodiversity in Your Backyard!

A funeral procession in the #Netherlands honored #forests destroyed for RWE’s #biomass plant. Much of the wood came from the U.S. South. Forests are worth more standing.

Experts found that #Drax is still burning 250-year-old trees from #Canadian forests. These ancient #ecosystems store #carbon and protect #wildlife but are logged and burned for “clean energy.” Real climate action protects forests, not burns them. buff.ly/fbWHwQw

"The offspring of these American chestnut trees are producing offspring. These trees are going to on and on." Register for Dec 4 global premiere of 'The Wild American Chestnut: A Giant Returns': us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @gmwatch.bsky.social @foeus.bsky.social @hoodwinkedhothouse.bsky.social

In an effort to restore #greenspaces to urban areas, "guerrilla gardeners" are finding ways to undo the damage done by sprawling #concrete.

The #COP30 Summit ended on Saturday with very little progress made on commitments to phase out #fossilfuels and #biomass subsidies. buff.ly/eVqKj8C

A new report finds that many countries that attended the #COP30 summit are looking to replace fossil fuel production with biomass. Our forests are not fuel and can’t be a replacement for the harms of burning fossil fuels. #BigBadBiomass

Your Giving Tuesday gift gets matched! 🌱 Double your impact to protect #SouthernForests and support communities fighting #airpollution and flooding. buff.ly/DzPMZSf

During this year's #COP30 meeting in Brazil, many countries expressed support for #biofuels. Biofuels emit less #carbon when burned, but producing them requires land, fertilisers, irrigation and processing powered largely by #fossilfuels.

The Southern US is home to over 200 #tree species! Read our blog to learn how to identify these 6 common #Southern tree #species. buff.ly/R1OkxA1

Last month, #advocates and #community members met in Jackson, MS, for the 2025 Roots and Reach Regional Gathering. Check out the #video to see some of the highlights.

An analysis of this year's #COP30 registrants has found over 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists. The presence of these industry actors could halt progress toward making meaningful commitments to the #climate crisis. #KeepOurForestsStanding #BigBadBiomass buff.ly/id5VLMT

#COP30 is still going and we're keeping the pressure up. We urge reps of @DCCEEW to support better policy that reins in the biomass industry and adopt guidance that ensures standing forests and fights climate change. buff.ly/vG9GkEh #KeepOurForestsStanding #BigBadBiomass

As #COP30 continues, we urge representatives of Korea, Japan, China, and Indonesia to support better policies to rein in the biomass industry and adopt guidance that ensures standing forests and creates better global resilience to climate change. #KeepOurForestsStanding

Delegates representing countries in South and Central America at @cop30brazil.bsky.social, should read our latest blog and adopt guidance from Biomass Action Network to reject policies that cut forests and subsidize biomass. #COP30 #KeepOurForestsStanding #BigBadBiomass buff.ly/vG9GkEh

#Change is made in small rooms, quiet moments, and brave conversations. Every idea shared and every action taken can ripple into something powerful.

As representatives from across the globe meet in Brazil for this year's #COP30, the discussions about the global bioeconomy will take center stage. Read our latest blog to learn what the bioeconomy is and how it could #greenwash dirty energy like #biomass.

@ec.europa.eu must transition from carbon-intensive trade. Biomass cuts forests, emitting more carbon than coal. We urge delegates to adopt the requests of the Biomass Action Network and stop the deforestation. #COP30 #BigBadBiomass buff.ly/C2cHVeu

Double the #impact to protect Southern forests. Double the investment in #Southern communities. Let’s create a stronger, healthier future for #forests and #communities. Give today! buff.ly/W0Z1kGl

November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn how native tribes are reclaiming ancestral lands through the #LandBack movement. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Our team is gathered for our annual staff planning #retreat, a time to pause, #rest, and reconnect with #nature, with each other, and with our shared purpose. Every laugh, every walk, and every circle of reflection fills us back up so we can keep protecting the #forests we love.

The future is green because of leaders like Naya Black 💚 Recently, our #GulfSouth Project Organizer helped youth understand how #plants and #trees help protect communities from #flooding. They learned why caring for our #environment matters more than ever!

Our next #Ambassador meeting is all about you! Join us online this Wednesday, November 5th, at 4PM ET. We’ll gather to #reflect and appreciate our work together. Then we’ll imagine what comes next. All are #welcome! buff.ly/4uA5Bws

The loss of #trees to rapid #industrial clear-cutting is causing #butterflies to lose their colors as they struggle to adapt to the changing #environment.