What is better than enjoying the great outdoors and subsequently relishing nature’s bounty? It gives us the opportunity to feed our souls as well as filling our bellies. People have foraged for food for thousands of years out of necessity. Nowadays, we can benefit from seasonal gluts of fruits and nuts; eating them fresh, using…
Letting Nature Do Its Thing: Balancing the Birds and Bugs in Our Gardens
Something is happening in our gardens. Little by little, a very unsettling silence is falling upon them. During my childhood, our garden was a blur of color as a multitude of brightly patterned insects busied themselves amongst the flowers. The number of bee species on the lavender bushes was a sight to behold and butterflies…
Why Do Birds Sing In The Morning?
Every day just before the sun comes up in the wild places of South Africa something amazing happens. If you go outside and listen carefully you will find that all the birds puff up their feathers and put on a show — a singing show! When the sun hasn’t yet come up it’s just light enough to…
For Kids: Why Do Birds Sing In The Morning?
Every day just before the sun comes up in the wild places of South Africa something amazing happens. If you go outside and listen carefully you will find that all the birds puff up their feathers and put on a show — a singing show! When the sun hasn’t yet come up it’s just light enough to…
Young Daughter of Conservationist Befriends Gorillas in the Wild
Bonding with these amazing creatures in the jungle is something she’ll never forget.
Stressed? Try a Dose of Nature
For Eden Cheng, owner of WeInvoice, success came at the cost of her well-being. She says that founding her company was rewarding, but extremely stressful, and her burden only grew with time. The stress became so intense that Cheng checked herself into a hospital for a few days. Doctors advised her to find ways to…
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park offers unique scenery. Cliffs dissolve into rocky shores and fade into the ocean, pristine lakes beg for canoes to glide across their surfaces, and forests glow when fall colors descend on the once emerald leaves. The park’s 49,000 acres host 3.5 million visitors a year. Maine’s only national park, Acadia offers unique…
The Health Benefits of Nature
It’s long been known, especially among natural health enthusiasts, that connecting with nature has a profound impact on health and well-being. Unfortunately, many aspects of our modern world take us further from nature, with detrimental consequences to our overall health. Working long hours indoors, eating convenience foods, constantly using technology, and absorbing environmental toxins all…
This Laughing Kookaburra Chose the ‘Wrong Tree’ to Land In, and Wagtails Didn’t Like It
The moment a kookaburra is bombarded by two willie wagtails is a comical show of character. Landing on the branch of a eucalyptus tree in Sydney, Australia, the laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) was not a welcome visitor. He may have just been going about his business looking for a tasty lizard or snake, but for the…
Green Buildings, Healthier People
Most people now recognize the energy savings benefits of green buildings. These buildings use less water, energy, and other natural resources. In some cases, they can increase biodiversity, produce their own energy, and reduce the urban heat island effect. Recent research shows that green buildings can also improve the health and productivity of those who live or work…
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