Flying through the Forest

These seldom-seen cousins of the more gregarious grey and red squirrels are sure to capture your imagination with their aerial flair, cozy wintertime cuddling, and pink—yes, pink—fluorescent bellies.

New Research Reveals Vast Landscapes in the Northeast Suitable for Cougars

New research published by Northeast Wilderness Trust, Panthera and other national and international partners reveals seven northeastern landscapes, collectively spanning nearly 45,000 square miles, each large enough and wild enough to potentially host healthy cougar populations.

Understanding the Wildlife of Muddy Pond

Get to know the wildlife who reside at Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve through an interactive StoryMap.

Old-Growth…Flowers?!

In our latest “Newts from the Field,” dive into the unexpectedly fascinating lives of one of spring’s common harbingers…the trout lily!

Happy World Rewilding Day!

This year’s World Rewilding Day theme is “animate the carbon cycle.” Discover emerging science on how wild animals are crucial to Earth’s ability to soak up carbon.

The Wildlife of Grasse River

The Wilderness Trust has the opportunity to rewild 1,400 acres in the Grasse River watershed just west of the Adirondack Park. Join us to save this land!

Wild Works 2: Biodiversity

Wild Works 2: Biodiversity, The Language of Wilderness tells the story of why old and wild forests protect the greatest diversity of species, and help to repopulate depleted lands nearby.

Three Special Birds at Lone Mountain

Volunteers Julia and Jonathan share their story of surveying boreal birds at Lone Mountain Wilderness Sanctuary in Maine for the Mountain Birdwatch project.

Grafton Forest a Haven for Birds

NEWT is working to protect 1,300+ acres that lie within America’s largest “Globally Important Bird Area”—and you can help save these nesting grounds for breeding migratory birds!