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Nature and the Outdoors

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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
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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
An underwater photo of a person snorkeling with fish. Next Avenue, Seeing It All: Women Photographers Expose Our Planet

Eleven Women Photographers Reveal Our ‘Unfiltered Connection’ to the Natural World

'Seeing It All,' a new book from the California Academy of Sciences, showcases breathtaking images of beauty and of peril
December 8, 2023
A bluebird perched on a birdhouse. Next Avenue, Margaret Renkl

Carefully Observing the Natural World

Margaret Renkl, New York Times opinion writer and author of 'The Comfort of Crows,' honors the cycles of nature by paying attention
December 4, 2023
A man standing on a beach holding a tripod and camera. Next Avenue

Still on the Trail of the Common Good

How public lands retirees use their experience to protect the nation’s legacy
October 31, 2023
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