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Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Jun 30, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks.

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Tree Attempts to Achieve Legal Personhood

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on.

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One-Sixth of U.S. Tree Species Could Go Extinct

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM

Facing threats from invasive pests, climate change and habitat loss, up to 135 tree species—about one-sixth of those found in the continental U.S.—could be lost forever.

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Save the Sequoias

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

With almost 20 percent of sequoias destroyed by wildfire in the last two years, the U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect the giant ancient trees.

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Take a Silent Hike: Tips for Walking Mindfully in Nature

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Silent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine.

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Earth-Friendly Hiking

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

As stewards of the environment, it’s important that we hike responsibly, leaving no detritus behind, respecting wildlife and preserving the pristine setting for everyone to enjoy.

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The Great Nature Gym: Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement.

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National Parks Enacting New Regulations

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

The National Park Service (NPS) has cracked down on some recreational activities to better manage the human impact on natural environments.

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Eco-Volunteering: Hands-on Ways to Help Our Planet this Summer

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Helping nature while enjoying the great outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity. Here are a few ideas to join the fun while contributing sweat equity.

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Plastic On its Way Out at National Parks

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

Poll finds that 82 percent of registered U.S. voters responding would like the National Park Service to stop selling and distributing single-use plastic items.

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