Ecosystems have many benefits. They clean our air and water, they remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and they support the life cycles of diverse living things. Ecosystems even support our psychological well-being and human culture--every scientist who ever lived started out as a child who was curious about the natural world they observed. Some functions of an ecosystem can only be performed in large expanses of wilderness like you might find in a national park or nature preserve (say, supporting large mammals like bison or prairie specialist birds). But how can habitat spaces inspire human joy and curiosity when these habitats are so isolated from where humans are? We need native plant habitat within our human communities to make each day more interesting, filled with the possibility of encountering a new unique organism. These native habitat pockets support pollinators, birds, and countless other interesting species. This site is dedicated to showcasing the life within in our cities, through photos and conservation stories. Through this nature photography, I hope you can experience the beauty and intrigue of the diverse life within our cities. I also hope you can learn more about how these organisms live their life and what you can do to support them.