Could a Little Bit of Mussel Fix Our Polluted Streams? Researchers enlist native species to help restore degraded streambeds in Northern Virginia By Sofia Quaglia October 2, 2024 In this story: marine ecosystems, saving wild places, nature, animals, endangered species
Talking to Plants Changed My Life I also thought it sounded weird—until I learned to let go and give it a try By Lucy Sherriff January 9, 2024 In this story: inspiring connections outdoors, nature, health
How Writers of Color Are Changing What Nature Writing Looks Like A new generation of writers reboot a genre By Amanda Machado January 2, 2024 In this story: books, racial justice, nature, inspiring connections outdoors
Oregon’s Drinking Water Is at Risk From Clearcutting NASA report confirms concerns about logging in watersheds and spurs community efforts to buy them By Nathan Gilles November 30, 2023 In this story: forests, state forests, logging, saving wild places, nature
Pennsylvania Plans to Bring the American Marten Home The future for this member of the weasel family looks bright in the Keystone State By Kiley Bense August 29, 2023 In this story: animals, wildlife, saving wild places, nature, animal rights
Can Outdoor Access Reduce the Risk of Dementia? A new study links nearby green spaces to lower hospitalizations By Kim Brown Seely June 29, 2023 In this story: health, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, hiking
New Maryland Law Is a Boon for Wildlife How the acres below power lines could be a lifeline to animals on the move By Ashley Stimpson June 28, 2023 In this story: saving wild places, wildlife, community, healthy communities, nature
A Year in 72 Seasons The Japanese idea of "microseasons" may be a better way to mark time By Layla Benitez-James August 9, 2023 In this story: nature
How Can We Reclaim Our Sense of Wonder? Camille T. Dungy lifts up the awe of the mundane in her new book, "Soil" By Lindsey Botts July 4, 2023 In this story: books, inspiring connections outdoors, nature