Are Green Spaces in Cities as Good for Us as Green Spaces in Mountains? Jenni Gritters|August 30, 2019 Research conducted in the last 10 years reveals that that urban and rural green spaces offer benefits like reduced anxiety and increased happiness.
Hospitals Find Gardens Help With Healing Aer Parris|August 29, 2019 Did you know that hospitals are increasingly using scientific findings to create gardens that are best suited to maximize nature’s healing powers?
What is Rewilding? Aer Parris|August 28, 2019 Host Erin Sullivan goes on a journey across the country—from D.C. to LA—to explore how some cities are helping us get back outside. Maybe we aren’t stuck inside forever, after all.
Meet the 2019 Women’s Fire Crew Cassidy Randall|August 27, 2019 Alaska is experiencing a big fire year. A unique group of women wildland firefighters aided in fighting the flames.
Will the Colorado Classic Change Women’s Cycling Forever? Jen Murphy|August 20, 2019 The Colorado Classic pro cycling race made a bold move to drop the men’s races and majorly upgrade every aspect of the women’s event. Its aim? To redefine female professional cycling.
Endangered Species Act: Understanding the Changes and Potential Impact Phuong Le|August 15, 2019 The Trump administration announced its plans to overhaul the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move that conservationists say will push more at-risk species to the brink.
The future of backpacks looks more sustainable Kelly Bastone|August 15, 2019 Backpacks may be late to the green party, but they’re finally trickling in—and their arrival promises good things for shoppers and the environment.
Bears Ears National Monument Management Draws Criticism As Court Battles Continue Mike Faulk|August 6, 2019 Concerned parties say the proposed land management plan delays or ignores aspects of conservation planning in favor of development, while proponents say it does plenty to conserve the reduced monument. Here's what you need to know.
Geotagging and Social Media in Our Modern Age of Conservation Katie Boué|August 2, 2019 We take a look at the debate around the use of geotags on social media, a practice some recreationists say is contributing to the overuse of wild places.
The Nature Conservancy Preserves Nearly 400 Square Miles of Appalachian Forest Graham Averill|July 30, 2019 A large land purchase made by The Nature Conservancy will protect a working forest that serves as a migration corridor for wildlife in the Appalachian Mountains.
State Offices Get Boost From New Recreation-Focused Network Matt Wastradowski|July 24, 2019 A growing number of states have formed offices of outdoor recreation. Now, an Outdoor Recreation Learning Network will help them collaborate.
Researchers Studying Endangered Pacific Northwest Orcas Feel Their Absence Phuong Le|July 22, 2019 The southern resident orcas have been late to return to their home waters in Washington's Salish Sea. Researchers grapple with why, and what the whales' absence reveals about the state of the ecosystem.
