Wildlife restoration efforts in Massachusetts can provide surprisingly good news within the wild world. Several animals, including some that were endangered or at risk, have made a comeback. The work takes collaborative partnerships, public support, habitat management, and many, many hours in the field by dedicated scientists and volunteers, but it is so worth it. Learn the stories of how populations dwindled and returned, and what it took to get there. The Massachusetts Audubon Society is sponsoring eight sessions online beginning January 7, from 7 pm – 8 pm. Discussions will include the Wood Duck, Black Bear, Loon, Osprey, Blanding’s Turtle, Diamondback Terrapin, Bald Eagle Peregrine Falcon & American Kestral, and Spadefoot Toad. $90 for Mass Audubon members, $120 for nonmembers. Register at www.massaudubon.org or email education@massaudubon.org. Below is the Grand Prize winning photograph from the Mass Audubon 2020 Photo Contest, by Patrick Randall.