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Seven Studies That Show How Spending Time in Nature Helps Veterans
Roughly one in four veterans say the transition back to civilian life was at least somewhat difficult...
Give Thanks to the Weather This Holiday Season
Discover how seasonal weather impacts our favorite holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, and wine, and...
The Feel-Good Benefits of Giving Back
Doing good feels good: explore the proven ways volunteering supports both community and personal health.
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Did you know? The word amphibian is derived from the Greek words amphi, meaning “both”, and bios, meaning “life.” Frogs are the most numerous and widely
Keep your eyes peeled this week for a rare sighting, one that comes only once every four years (or so): the 29th of February. Why does the calendar include this
Changes in fish and wildlife populations and their habitats in response to a changing climate have been observed on multiple levels in the United States
Discover the world of river otters—champions of sustainability in North American waterways. Learn their vital role and how to protect their habitats
Christine Voyer manages a science education and invasive species citizen science program called Vital Signs out of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in
For teenagers in the 21st century, learning happens everywhere: in school, online, and across a variety of communities. Throughout these learning environments
The Wilderness Classroom works to increase students’ interest in the outdoors by connecting the topics and places they study with experts in the field.
Hoping to spot migrating birds? Watch the weather! In the fall, wind circulation patterns around highs and lows impact the movement of migratory birds. The
An Agenda for Leadership in the 21st Century This report comes at a crucial time. Our country is faced with environmental challenges affecting everyday life
Seth Blum, a student at Washington University, shares his story of creating, organizing, and executing a restoration project in the Boulder, Colorado area.