Seal of Renewal Edie Nugent|August 17, 2021 The ecological restoration of an ancient wetland on Manhattan’s northern tip has created a haven for herons, owls, leopard frogs—and one very charismatic aquatic mammal.
The Pandemic Highlighted the Need for Expanding Park Access. Coalitions Push for Local Parks for Everyone. Colleen Stinchcombe|March 12, 2021 Time outside makes people feel better, but not everyone has access to green spaces in their communities. Groups are working to change that.
Hiking Through Illness Lornet Turnbull|January 22, 2021 An REI member explores her shifting relationship to the outdoors after being diagnosed with cancer last summer.
The Nature Fix: The Awe of the Night Sky Florence Williams|July 3, 2017 The night sky is a disappearing resource. To see it, most of us have to travel far. But it’s worth it, for our mental as well as physical health.
The Nature Fix: The Three-Day Effect Florence Williams|May 29, 2017 Spending a few consecutive days in nature seems act a reboot for your brain, according to research. Learn more about what called "the three-day effect."
The Nature Fix Florence Williams|March 27, 2017 The Nature Fix is the first of the series with Florence Williams who will be talking about the impacts nature has on human life.
Commune With Nature—In The City Hilary Oliver|March 8, 2017 Research is showing the benefits of time spent in nature, why not get a dose whenever you can? Here are ways I’ve found nature in the city.
Color Me Intrigued: Why Do Leaves Change Color Gemina Garland-Lewis|September 22, 2016 Ever ask yourself, "Why do leaves change color?" Well we have the answer. It comes down to pigments, weather, and tree species.
