On butterfly wings
A child releasing a monarch during the annual September Monarch Butterfly Release, a celebration of a season of science, monarchs, and community-level conservation. (USDA Forest Service photo by Michael Rizo)
“We try to inspire children through nature-based themes,” Sinead Abarca said. “We have a primary focus on the monarch butterfly, a…
monarch, butterflies, nature, Nature Connects Us
Partnerships help private landowners tackle effects of climate change
Editor’s note: Maddy Baroli, a climate adaptation specialist at the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, contributed to this article. Maria Janowiak is the acting director of the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science & USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub. This feature is published in conjunction with Climate Week NYC, the 14th year that experts from around the world, including…
climate, carbon, woodland owner, forest products, resilience, nature
Giving back together
In the early months of the pandemic, I took my two young kids to the urban forest near our house. We had been inside for many days, and I remember watching them playfully climb over the trunk of an old oak that had fallen on our path. Even as schools and playgrounds shuttered, the forest…
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Coming Together for Healthy People and Places in Metro Denver
The Metro Denver Area – seven counties along Colorado’s Front Range – is full of nature and people, and growing rapidly. Consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, Metro Denver is home to just over 3 million people. By 2020 the region’s population should crown 3.3 million, attracting millennials, our future workforce, in droves.As growth continues, how do…
forest service, colorado, rocky mountain region, nature, benefits of nature, Access, open space, engagement
Growing a Daily Dose of Nature for Everyone
Research has shown that positive social benefits, including health and wellness, can come from a simple daily dose of nature. Children with nearby access and views of nature often show fewer symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and increased mental concentration and focus.In many ways, urban forests are unsung heroes of strong, vital and healthy communities, enriching the…