Tag: Nature

Kestrel Pair Braving It Out After Brutal Nest Attacks

It is heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. (Video courtesy of Robert E Fuller) …


Lucky Tourists Get Up Close and Personal With Large Herds of Bison

Such gorgeous creatures! It’s marvelous to see so many calves flourishing. …


VIDEO: Baby Shares a Special Bond With the Chicks She Raises: ‘She Loves Nature’

Some people might say they’re just chickens, but 1-year-old Leo absolutely loves her fluffy friends. As she hugs them close, it’s clear she adores the little creatures, which seem quite content in her tiny, chubby arms. “For her,” said mom Soli, “it’s a friend and a way to express all of her love that she…


How Time in Nature Can Truly Revitalize Your Body and Restore Your Soul

Researchers have confirmed that spending time in even a small green space can have physical and mental health benefits… exposure to the natural world relieves stress, improves mood, and can have health benefits. ~ Jasmine Howard If you’ve ever felt refreshed, rejuvenated, and just plain happier after spending a few minutes outdoors, you’re not alone….


Getting Kids Out in Nature Boosts Lung Health, Study Finds

Living next to nature may improve the function of little lungs. Researchers studying kids’ exposure to green space found that those who had vegetation near their homes in the first 10 years of life performed better on a test of lung function than those who did not live near nature. “Our research suggests the greener,…


Wild Bears Take a Relaxing Bath to Escape the Brutal Heat of Arizona’s Summer

It’s wonderful to see these bears relax for just a few minutes. A truly peaceful moment! (Video courtesy of Michael Outside) …


The Health Benefits of Bringing Nature Indoors

Think back to the last time you felt rejuvenated. Chances are you weren’t lounging on your couch or at a desk. You likely weren’t inside at all. For many people, it’s the great expanse of nature that calls us back to ourselves. Stormy skylines, mountain tops seen from afar, the feel of the wind in…


Giant Moth Befriends Woman and Entrusts Her With Unhatched Moth Babies

These gentle creatures helped her treasure the small things and focus on the beauty of life. (Video courtesy of Tala) …


Turn Out the Lights, Enjoy the Stars, and Save Our Natural World

Most people love fairy lights. The dainty luminescence with which we festoon our gardens and verandas delivers an air of Santa’s grotto enchantment. The thought of a fancy evening soirée with a glass of fizz—sans garden illumination? The horror of it! Like fireworks, the bright colors delight our senses and take us back to childhood…


Book Recommender: “Travels of William Bertram,” a Naturalist’s Adventures into the American Wilderness

John Bartram, touted as America’s first professional botanist, had a son named William in 1739. William followed closely in his father’s footsteps by keenly understanding botany. He also demonstrated adeptness at drawing and penning the details of his observations. He decided in 1765 to document plant life in the new Spanish-acquired territory of Florida. His…