Say the words "urban ecology" and some folks might think you mean the interaction of squirrels, rats, pigeons, roaches and the occasional weeds they see popping up through the sidewalk. Yet even a quick study of urban ecology reveals dynamic interchanges between the plants, animals, humans, culture, economy and non-living elements of our urban environments.

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Thoughts On Urban Ecology
Is it possible to restore and infuse ecological systems in urban areas?

Leaf Litter Talks With The Experts
Steward Pickett, Director of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, shares his understanding of the urban area as an ecosystem.

Buried Treasure
The video The Story of Harford Run reveals the genesis of an idea to unearth a stream buried beneath a city street.

Urban Ecological Restoration Benefits People, Too
...at least according to Senior Environmental Scientist, Peter May, and Water Resources Engineer Phil Jones

Resources
Explore our list of links for more information about the Urban Ecology.

Biohabitats' Projects, Places & People
Check out the latest Biohappenings, including examples of our work to regenerate urban ecology.