Adam Gebb

As cities continue to grow and ecosystems face mounting pressure, the need to harmonize urban life with the natural world has never been more urgent. Wildlife corridors, smart planning, and green integration stand at the forefront of this shift, offering strategies that benefit both humans and the environment. When done thoughtfully, these approaches protect biodiversity, reduce urban heat, improve public health, and foster more resilient communities. From restoring animal migration routes to embedding nature into city layouts, these efforts highlight how urban development and ecological preservation can work together. Cities like Singapore and Copenhagen illustrate what’s possible when innovation meets purpose. By understanding the essential connections between nature and urban design, modern societies can create spaces that nurture both wildlife and people. This integrated approach ensures that progress doesn't come at the expense of the environment, but rather includes it as a f...

Across Vermont, the usual landscaping formula of manicured lawns and non-native shrubs may look polished, but it often comes with real drawbacks. Homeowners face higher maintenance, increased chemical use, and stubborn insect issues that keep returning. These challenges are tied to a bigger problem: removing native plants while expecting native ecosystems to remain stable. Native insects rely on native plants, and those insects support the food chains that sustain birds, mammals, amphibians, and healthy soils. When native plants disappear, native insects struggle to survive, biodiversity declines, and pest pressures rise, creating a cycle of constant human intervention. Climate instability adds even more stress, since many imported plants can only persist through heavy watering, fertilizing, and pest control. Native landscaping offers a more innovative solution by working with Vermont’s real conditions. By observing sun, shade, soil moisture, drainage, and exposure, and planting nativ...