Sean (Conservation Science Investigator) recently examined the feeding behavior of hummingbirds in Southern California via a live web cam. Learn what his careful observations revealed about these incredible birds and the vital roles they play in our ecosystem. *** Written by Sean, Little Green Guards® C.S.I. After learning about the amazing tardigrades, I investigated another biological wonder – […]
In cooperation with GreenViet and the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, LVDI International conducted a three-day event at Nguyen Nhu Hanh Primary School to celebrate World Environment Day 2020. This event is part of our Little Green Guards® conservation education program that increases awareness and fosters stewardship of nature in children. Over 500 students […]
Thousands of species living on Earth are too small to be seen with the naked eye. See what Sean (Conservation Science Investigator) discovered about the microscopic water bears’ amazing ability to survive in extreme environments and the importance of nature conservation for all creatures big and small. *** Written by Sean, Little Green Guards® C.S.I. As […]
Written by Dr. J. “Andy” Phillips, President, LVDI International If you are curious enough and know where to look you will be amazed by the wonders of nature all around. Early in February I discovered a female Allen’s hummingbird (Selasphorous sasin) building a small cup-shaped nest in a shrub in my backyard. She collected various […]
Building on our highly successful Little Green Guards® program, we created a new learning platform, Conservation Science Investigators (C.S.I.), to connect children with nature. This initiative was born out of The Catalyst Creative Leadership Challenge 2019 workshop series hosted by The Nonprofit Institute of University of San Diego. Under the guidance of Drs. Randy Kunkel and Leslie Hennessy (Catalyst International), […]
Nepal is one of the countries currently in lockdown to prevent the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019, commonly known as COVID-19. During this time, it is especially critical for LVDI International to engage in meaningful action to fulfill our mission. Relentlessly focused, our team is committed to bringing about change in individuals, society and […]
As we await the next issue of Green Guard, a special edition on Primates of the World, here is a look back at our proudest conservation achievements in Nepal.
Congratulations to Mr. Bishwanath Rijal (Nepal Program Coordinator) for being a well-deserving recipient of the Friends of Nature (FON) 2020 Nature Conservation Award! Mr. Rijal is recognized for his tireless wildlife rescue and public education efforts. He is an exemplary conservationist and LVDI International is honored to have him as a core member of our […]
The Gnanhouizounmè Nature Center is officially open! It all began with a promise to the people of Gnanhouizounmè. Now after a year of planning and construction the dreams of this rural community in southern Benin have been fulfilled (see post Building a Legacy for Current and Future Generations). On December 20, 2019, local stakeholders, including […]
This is the first of a series of blog posts contributed by LVDI International’s Board Member, Mr. Bruce Engelbert. *** Since serving as a member of the Board of Directors at LVDI International, I’ve heard wonderful stories about the impact of our conservation program in Maromizaha, Madagascar. In this rural area, most people subsist […]