http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/projects/bombus/bumblebeeid.html

This Guide to British Bumble Bees is presented by the Natural History Museum in London. For beginners, the site offers the Quick Guide to the Big Six Species which "are widespread and abundant throughout most of lowland Britain." The Quick Guide is also available in a downloadable Wallet Card format for easy reference. The site contains concise, descriptive information about all British bumble bee species including B. lapidarius (aka Stone Humble-bee), B. rupestris (aka Hill Cuckoo-bee), B. terrestris (aka Large Earth Humble-bee), B. pratorum (aka Early-nesting Humble-bee), and more. In addition, the website offers a clever system for identifying species by color pattern. Site visitors will also find an interesting segment on the Distribution and Decline of British Bumble Bees. [NL]

http://www.ppath.cas.psu.edu/EXTENSION/PLANT_DISEASE/

This selection of online fact sheets concerned with plant diseases was compiled by Professor Gary W. Moorman, a Professor of Plant Pathology at Penn State. The concise fact sheets address "common diseases of plants frequently grown in greenhouses, interiorscapes, and in outdoor landscapes and nurseries in the northeastern U.S." The sheets are organized under categories for Woody Ornamental, and Floral and Foliage Plants, as well as a General Information category. Factsheets address such diseases as Bacterial Leaf Scorch, Pythium Root Rot, Botrytis Blight, Rhizoctonia, and more. There are sheets for a wide variety of plants and trees including Iris, Tulip, Maple, and Oak, to name a few. [NL]

http://www.rachel.org/home_eng.htm

The Environmental Research Foundation (ERF) provides "understandable scientific information about the influence of toxic substances on human health and the environment." ERF aims to inform journalists, community activists, librarians, environmentalists, and others concerned with toxins and environmental justice. The ERF site contains an online library of pertinent documents under such categories as agriculture & food security, global concerns, chemicals & health, human rights, and more. ERF also offers a database of related sites under the categories of biodiversity, cancer, children/youth, and food safety, to name a few. Site visitors can sign up for a free electronic subscription to the informative Rachel's Environment & Health News (named in honor of renowned ecologist Rachel Carson). A Spanish-language edition of the publication is available as well. The website is also available in both Spanish and English. [NL]

http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/algae/algae.html

Hosted by the Department of Biology at Sonoma State University, this informal website explores the fascinating world of algae through a collection of different alga images. The website's three modest galleries feature seaweeds of the Green (Chlorophyta), Red (Rhodophyta), and Brown (Phaeophyta) varieties. Site visitors will find smallish images of such algal species as Ulva taeniata, Nereocystis luetkeana (aka Bullwhip Kelp), Egregia menziesii (aka Feathered Boa), and Pikea robusta. The images are accompanied by brief, and sometimes droll, annotations. [NL]

http://www.nature.ca/plnt/index_e.cfm

This site was developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature's Canadian Centre for Biodiversity to promote citizen-based biodiversity conservation efforts. The site will be particularly useful to gardeners and others who have just begun to take an interest in native plantings and other similar conservation efforts. For example, the site provides brief descriptions of a number of conservation-minded planting activities such as Butterfly Gardening, Native Plant Gardening, Organic Gardening, Rooftop Gardening, and Wildlife Gardening. For different activity sections, the site provides links to related resources. Site visitors will also find a useful annotated list of related organizations in Canada and elsewhere. For residents of Canada, the site posts a number of pertinent events such as Native Orchid Conservation Field Trips in Manitoba. The website is available in French and English, and contains a Glossary as well. [NL]

http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a nonprofit "federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare 'orphan' diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service." In accordance with their educational commitment, NORD provides this extensive online Index of Rare Diseases. The alphabetized Index contains entries on hundreds of diseases. Entries include brief descriptions, disease synonyms when available, and links to any related organizations. NORD also maintains a Rare Disease Database, as well as an Organizational Database, and Index of Organizations. [NL]

http://www.insectcompany.com/silkmoth/kirbywolfe.htm

Treat your eyes to this wonderful collection of images featuring Saturniidae (aka silkmoths) captured by expert Lepidoptera photographer Kirby Wolfe. Hosted by the Insect Company, this website exhibits many exquisite photographs of silkmoths and caterpillars. Highlighting the geographic range of Saturniidae, the website presents photographs taken in many areas of the world including parts of the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Numerous species are represented in this collection including Actias isis, Aglia tau, Caligula japonica, Rothschildia erycina, Vegetia ducalis, Saturnia walterorum, and many more. The species are arranged alphabetically by scientific name. [NL]

http://www.foodsecurity.org/index.html

The Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC) is a nonprofit "North American organization dedicated to building strong, sustainable, local and regional food systems that ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all people at all times." The CFSC website provides information about several programs such as Farm to School, Farm to College, and the California Food and Justice Coalition. For visitors in search of funding, the site contains information about the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program. The website also contains an annotated list of CFSC Guidebooks and Reports, some of which are available in pdf. In addition, site visitors will find information about upcoming events; different CFSC Member Committees; and a great selection of links concerning Urban Agriculture/Community Gardens, Anti-Hunger, Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture, and more. [NL]