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Long a symbol of American pride and strength, the bald eagle needed help to overcome serious threats in the wild. Now it once again soars over Indiana and other states. (Photo: Brian Wood) As America prepares for its 250th birthday on July 4, you will see a lot of signs and images displaying one of the iconic symbols of our country — the bald eagle. Even in a normal year, the majestic bird appears on some U.S. money and on the seals and logos of a number of federal governmen

Kathy Sipple's garden, seen here in the fall, provides beauty along with habitat for wildlife. The Valparaiso resident is working with Earth Charter Indiana to encourage people statewide to turn areas of their property into Certified Wildlife Habitat. (Provided by Kathy Sipple) For decades, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has promoted Gardening for Life and has encouraged homeowners, businesses, schools and religious congregations to create Certified Wildlife Habitats

I live in an older neighborhood in Fort Wayne. While it has its charms, the area always seems noisy to me. From my backyard, you hear traffic on nearby busy streets, dogs constantly barking, doors slamming and lawn mowers droning. While the noise does ebb and flow based on the time and day of the week, sometimes it feels omnipresent. Walking at the Little River properties allows me some escape. While I love hiking the trails at the Little River properties, I often find myself