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Genetic parallelism underlying repeated bill divergence in the island scrub-jay ( <i>Aphelocoma insularis</i> ) increases at higher genetic levels of organization Open
Whether the same genes underlie parallel adaptive trait evolution remains an open question in biology. The degree of genetic parallelism is expected to increase at higher genetic hierarchical levels (i.e., single nucleotide polymorphisms […
Moving towards inclusion and connection: practitioners’ conceptualisations of walking pedagogy Open
Walking pedagogy, sometimes referred to as walking curriculum or walking collaboratories, is an understudied form of nature-based learning that involves using walks (or other forms of journeying) for educational purposes. Framed through th…
Practitioner perspectives on nature-based learning for autistic children Open
Despite the documented benefits of nature-based learning (NBL), research around the use of NBL with autistic children from a strengths-based perspective remains sparse. To understand how practitioners perceive the experience of engaging in…
An approach to designing efficient implementation of 30×30 terrestrial conservation commitments Open
In response to biodiversity declines worldwide, over 190 nations committed to protect 30% of their lands and waters by 2030 (hereafter, 30×30). Systematic conservation planning and return on investment analysis can be helpful tools for det…
The messy middle: an exploratory study of adolescent environmentalists in North Carolina Open
Today’s adolescents have grown up with technology as a main element in their lives and are particularly susceptible to experiencing mental health challenges, so-called nature-deficit disorder, and eco-anxiety around the climate crisis. Thi…
Assisted colonization of albatrosses in the California Channel Islands: conservation basis and suitability assessment Open
Laysan ( Phoebastria immutabilis ) and Black-footed Albatrosses ( P. nigripes ) nest primarily on low-lying atolls in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands that are threatened by inundation from sea level rise and increasing storm surge associ…
The importance of identifying and protecting coastal wildness Open
Conservation of coastal biodiversity and associated ecosystem services requires protection and management for attributes of coastal wildness, which we define to include physical and ecological intactness and connectivity, native species an…
Facilitating Nature-Based Learning With Autistic Students Open
Nature-based learning emphasizes experiential learning, as children actively engage with their surroundings, observe and investigate natural phenomena
A framework to select strategies for conserving and restoring habitat connectivity in complex landscapes Open
Protecting or restoring habitat connectivity in landscapes undergoing rapid environmental change requires multiple conservation and restoration strategies. These strategies have different risk profiles, costs, and require various types of …
Habitat‐linked genetic variation supports microgeographic adaptive divergence in an island‐endemic bird species Open
We investigated the potential mechanisms driving habitat‐linked genetic divergence within a bird species endemic to a single 250‐km 2 island. The island scrub‐jay ( Aphelocoma insularis ) exhibits microgeographic divergence in bill morphol…
Body size is associated with yearling breeding and extra-pair mating in the Island Scrub-Jay Open
Large body size is an important determinant of individual fitness in many animal species, especially in island systems where habitat saturation may result in strong intraspecific competition for mates and breeding territories. Here we show…
Prioritizing actions: spatial action maps for conservation Open
Spatial prioritization is a critical step in conservation planning, a process designed to ensure that limited resources are applied in ways that deliver the highest possible returns for biodiversity and human wellbeing. In practice, many s…
“I just want to stay out there all day”: A Case Study of Two Special Educators and Five Autistic Children Learning Outside at School Open
School is often stressful for autistic students. Similarly, special educators are susceptible to burnout because of the unique demands of their jobs. There is ample evidence that spending time outside, particularly in nature, has many posi…
Managing Groundwater to Ensure Ecosystem Function Open
Groundwater is a critical resource not only for human communities but also for many terrestrial, riparian, and aquatic ecosystems and species. Yet groundwater planning and management decisions frequently ignore or inadequately address the …
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The cover image is based on the Original Article Translocation with targeted vaccination is the most effective strategy to protect an island endemic bird threatened by West Nile virus by Victoria J. Bakker et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/d…
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Translocation with targeted vaccination is the most effective strategy to protect an island endemic bird threatened by West Nile virus Open
Aim Invasive pathogens are a growing conservation challenge and often occur in tandem with rapid environmental transformation, such as climate change, drought and habitat loss. Climate change appears to have facilitated the spread of West …
Environmental Education 2.0: Toward a Theory of Ecologically Minded Teaching Open
Since the 1970s, the environmental education movement has been positioned as one of the primary means to cultivate the knowledge, values, dispositions, and behavior needed to preserve and protect the planet. Ample research suggests, howeve…
What do Teacher Educators think of Teacher Education Technology Competencies Open
Digital technologies have become commonplace in schools and the effective integration of these technologies places new demands on both teachers and teacher preparation programs. The teaching and modeling of technology use as part of the te…
The Extended Haagerup fusion categories Open
In this paper we construct two new fusion categories and many new subfactors related to the exceptional Extended Haagerup subfactor. The Extended Haagerup subfactor has two even parts EH1 and EH2. These fusion categories are mysterious and…
Enhancing teacher education…with Twitter? Open
The isolation that has historically plagued the teaching profession has particularly harmful effects on novice teachers who need the guidance, wisdom, and encouragement of other educators. In recent years, however, social media tools have …
“Why Haven’t I Tried Twitter Until Now?”: Using Twitter in Teacher Education Open
As teacher educators, we have used Twitter with the goal of jumpstarting the professional learning networks and teacher identity development of students in our courses and programs. Our use of Twitter has evolved over time and can inform t…
Oak habitat recovery on California's largest islands: Scenarios for the role of corvid seed dispersal Open
Seed dispersal by birds is central to the passive restoration of many tree communities. Reintroduction of extinct seed dispersers can therefore restore degraded forests and woodlands. To test this, we constructed a spatially explicit simul…
View article: Dynamic conservation for migratory species
Dynamic conservation for migratory species Open
Citizen science, big data, and a habitat marketplace enable dynamic habitat for migratory birds in California’s Central Valley.
Book Review: Philosophies of Environmental Education and Democracy: Harris, Dewey, and Bateson on Human Freedoms in Nature, by J. Watras (2015). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Open
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Bill morphology and neutral genetic structure both predict variation in acoustic signals within a bird population Open
Lay Summary Bills not only influence what birds eat – they can also influence what birds sound like. Island Scrub-Jays, which only occur on one island, have bills that are adapted to food in their local habitat. Here, we report that female…
Spatially biased dispersal of acorns by a scatter-hoarding corvid may accelerate passive restoration of oak habitat on California’s largest island Open
Scatter hoarding by corvids (crows, jays, magpies, and nutcrackers) provides seed dispersal for many large-seeded plants, including oaks and pines. When hoarding seeds, corvids often choose nonrandom locations throughout the landscape, res…