Visitors to Blue River Bottoms Nature Preserve can hike an expanded trail thanks to volunteers and a grant from ExtremeTerrain's Clean Trail Initiative...
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Volunteering Builds a Sense of Belonging
While the essence of volunteerism does not involve payment, that does not mean there is no reward...
Union City Public Library’s pop-up exhibit blends literature, art, nature
In celebration of International Literacy Day on September 8, the Union City Public Library and Red-tail Land Conservancy have partnered to present a free outdoor pop-up storywalk of the book “A Brush with Nature,” written by local author Laurie Lunsford and illustrated by the Union City Plein Air Painters...
Eat, prey, love: the story of a praying mantis
Praying mantises are ruthless, ambitious, and efficient predators. The patience and surprise of the hunt is a fascinating, if somewhat terrifying, process...
The masked bandit who stole our hearts (and leftovers)
Whether you're surrounded by trees or buildings, you've probably encountered a raccoon. Humans have had a complicated relationship with these masked bandits, from friend to food...
Open Space 2021 Call for Entries
Learn more about how to enter "Open Space: Art About the Land" competition and exhibition...
Poison Ivy: a scourge of summer or salad for wildlife?
Poison ivy is a plant we love to hate. But humans are pretty much the only animal that dislikes it! A wide variety of wildlife rely on this three-leafed terror for nutritious food and multi-purpose shelter...
Bring Nature Play into Every Day
The joy, fear, laughter, mystery and adventure that nature play brings to childhood has benefits and impacts that last a lifetime...
Joyous May Day Traditions Honor Springtime
May 1st is May Day, a holiday steeped in folklore, history and traditions that signal the return of spring...
April showers bring more than May flowers
The sights, smells, and sounds after a storm are a sure signs that nature is still active on rainy days...