About Wild Earth Journal
Wild Earth Journal is a trusted, easy-to-understand guide to the natural world. We combine fascinating animal facts with practical advice for attracting birds, butterflies and other wildlife to American backyards.
Free for every reader
Our mission
Animal discoveries and backyard know-how, in one place
Wild Earth Journal shares fascinating animal facts, wildlife discoveries, native plants, backyard birds, butterflies and practical tips to help people create wildlife-friendly gardens across the United States.
We bring animal discoveries and practical backyard nature advice together. Our aim is to connect the fascinating facts with actionable tips, region-specific native plant recommendations and wildlife-friendly gardening ideas you can use in your own yard and community.
What we cover
Five ways into the natural world
Every article is free to read. Pick a topic and start wherever your curiosity takes you.
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Clear facts about North American wildlife and how it behaves
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Identify common birds and help them feel at home
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Support butterflies, bees and other pollinators
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Find plants that suit your region and local wildlife
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Practical steps for a more welcoming yard
Who we write for
For anyone who loves the wildlife right outside the door
You enjoy watching birds and butterflies in your backyard, and you’d like to understand the animals around you a little better. You want trustworthy answers without the jargon, plus simple ideas you can actually use.
- Learn fascinating facts about wildlife
- Identify the birds and butterflies in your backyard
- Discover which native plants grow well in your area
- Find easy ways to make your garden more welcoming to wildlife
What we stand for
Natural, trustworthy, educational
Four ideas shape everything we publish.
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Reliable sources
We aim to base our facts and advice on reliable sources, so you can feel confident in what you learn.
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Clear explanations
Friendly, everyday language that explains animal behavior and gardening without unnecessary jargon.
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Region-aware advice
Native plant suggestions and wildlife tips tailored to different US states and regions.
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Practical steps
Ideas you can use to explore and support nature in your own yard and community.
Our promise to readers
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No spam. Unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime.
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No misleading headlines. No clickbait and no exaggerated claims.
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No clutter. Clean, calm pages that are easy to read.
How we work
How we approach our guides
Inaccurate facts, the wrong plants and advice that doesn’t fit your climate are easy to run into. These are the things we work hardest to get right.
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Reliable sources
We aim to use reliable sources for wildlife facts and plant recommendations, and to avoid repeating misleading animal facts.
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Plain American English
Articles are written in clear, conversational English with descriptive headings, so they’re easy to scan and understand.
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Invasive species and pet safety
We flag invasive plants and suggest native alternatives, and we point out plants that may be toxic to pets.
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Advice for your region
What grows well in one state may struggle in another, so we tailor plant suggestions to different US regions.
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Realistic, credited photography
We use realistic photos of wildlife, plants and natural scenes, and we credit the photographers.
What we can’t promise
We aim to provide accurate, useful nature and wildlife information. But nature keeps its own schedule, and every yard is different. We can’t guarantee specific wildlife sightings, gardening results or outcomes.
Transparency
How Wild Earth Journal is funded
Here’s how the site supports itself, now and in the future.
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Now
Free articles
Our nature and wildlife articles and educational guides are free to read.
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Now
Display advertising
The site is supported by display ads. Ad spaces on our pages are labeled “Advertisement”.
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Later
Affiliate links
We may later earn commissions by recommending relevant products such as bird feeders, binoculars, gardening tools and native plant seeds. We’ll disclose these links, and any prices shown will come from the retailer’s current listing.
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Later
Downloadable guides
We may introduce paid downloadable nature guides in the future.
Just getting started
A new journal, built for the long term
Wild Earth Journal is a new online publication. We’re building it to help readers across the United States discover fascinating animal facts, understand wildlife behavior, explore native plants and create wildlife-friendly backyards.
Our goal is to combine engaging nature content with practical, research-informed guidance and useful visual resources, with a focus on accuracy, accessibility and long-term educational value.
Ready to start reading?
Pick a topic and discover what’s living in and around your own backyard.