Nature

Detroit Water Department and Belle Isle Nature Center Hosted Back-to-School Event

Community, Education, Family, Government, Kids, Nature /

Detroit families were treated to a special event as the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) teamed up with Belle Isle Nature Center to host a back-to-school bash that was both fun and educational. The event provided free bookbags, school supplies, and more for students preparing for the new school year. On Sunday, August 18, […]

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Classroom Canopies: Bringing Nature Indoors at Taft Elementary

Education, Kids, Nature, Science /

In a bright attempt to tackle the gloomy confines of windowless classrooms at Taft Elementary in Santa Clara, a novel idea transforms the mundane into the serene. Ceiling canopies depicting lush tree canopies now adorn spaces that once featured only stark, beige walls. In classrooms that lacked a glimpse of the outdoors, like Logan Earnest’s

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Wolverine Comeback in Colorado: A Furry Tale of Reintroduction

Animals, Government, Nature /

Wolverines are making a grand comeback to Colorado, courtesy of a bipartisan bill that may soon paint a snowy portrait with dashes of brown and black fur after a century-long absence. As announced by Colorado lawmakers on Monday, a new bipartisan bill aims to reintroduce North American wolverines to the state after their local extinction

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World’s Oldest Gorilla Celebrates 67th Birthday at Berlin Zoo

Animals, Nature, Wholesome /

Berlin’s Zoo recently celebrated a monumental birthday for Fatou the gorilla, who turned 67, making her not only the zoo’s oldest resident but also the oldest known gorilla in the world. Berlin’s oldest resident, Fatou the gorilla, just celebrated her 67th birthday, an occasion marked by a special treat of fruits and vegetables. As detailed

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Of All the Luck

Nature, Social /

Many of us like to go outdoors to escape. It’s fun, it’s healthy and it’s great stress relief. But sometimes that stress relief takes an ironic turn for the worse. According to CBS News, a man by the name of Todd was mountain biking on a trail in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. “It’s a huge

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Water, Water Everywhere

Animals, Nature, Science /

Anyone that’s ever had the privilege of snorkeling or diving knows what a special place the water can be. It doesn’t matter if it’s a river, a lake or an ocean, there’s something magical about it. MSN has captured some amazing experiences in this slideshow (sorry). From shrimp to whales (and everything in between), there’s

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