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Nature and the Outdoors

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A hummingbird at a flower. Next Avenue, Backyard bird sanctuary

Creating a Bird Sanctuary in Your Backyard

Four simple things: food, water, cover and a place to raise their young are all birds need to be happy in yards of any size
May 16, 2024
A muskox laying down in a field. Next Avenue, Alaska wildlife conservation

Saving Alaska’s Orphaned Wildlife

Visitors are welcome at a conservation center that rescues wild strays and is bringing the wood bison back from the brink
May 6, 2024
A bright yellow bird perched on a branch. Next Avenue, birding, grief

For Grieving People, Birds Can Bring Hope

In her new book, author Courtney Ellis shares how observing birds and their characteristics can help people feel less alone during a season of grief
May 3, 2024
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A person watering their plot in an urban garden. Next Avenue, community gardening

Urban Garden Rx: Greening My Mind

Walking to my garden plot has become more than just a hobby; it has become a true source of joy and a lifeline for my mental health
April 22, 2024
A close up of a colorful butterfly on a flower. Next Avenue, butterfly sanctuary

Creating a Butterfly Sanctuary in Your Backyard

Contribute to wildlife conservation and enjoy opportunities to engage in butterfly watching and citizen science in your own backyard butterfly sanctuary
April 16, 2024
Headshot of Bill McKibben. Next Avenue, 2024 Advocates for Aging

Bill McKibben: Older Adults Can Save the Planet

Author, educator, environmentalist and founder of Third Act, the activist group for people aged 60 and over
March 12, 2024
A tree with many small paper tags hanging on it. Next Avenue, wishing tree

The Magic of Wishing Trees

For those who've yet to encounter one, a Wishing Tree is just what it sounds like: a tree where one makes a wish
February 28, 2024
A landscape photo of sand dunes and the ocean. Next Avenue, nature journal

Using a Nature Journal To Connect With Your Surroundings

Nature journaling is an excellent way to strengthen your observation skills, reflect on your experiences and express your creativity
February 21, 2024
A woman filling a bird feeder with food. Next Avenue

'Purple Finch on Number Four' — How Feeding Birds Became My Passion

Five hanging feeders, one on the ground, and a bird bath with a center waterspout are now all part of my pleasant backyard world
February 13, 2024
An aerial view of a river valley and a lookout point. Next Avenue, april 2024 eclipse

Bird Enthusiasts, Start Planning for the April 2024 Solar Eclipse

The 2024 solar eclipse is coinciding with the spring migration, so flock to these spots for prime bird watching
January 17, 2024
A man standing while on a hike. Next Avenue, peaking late in life

Late Peaker

I'm catching up on the experiences, like fly fishing and Western skiing, that I'd postponed for years. But peaking late is not without its pitfalls.
January 1, 2024
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