Human beings are deeply connected to the natural world around us. Whether we’re pet owners, gardeners, or farmers, this bond with nature is something we instinctively seek. Those who keep a connection to the natural world either physically, emotionally, or even spiritually understand that ...
Fall is a beautiful time in Warren County. It’s also a boost to tourism in the region. And the Warren County Visitors Bureau is looking to tap into that with a “Warren County Leaf Peeping Guide.” “The last couple of years, we have done ‘Peak Week,’ where we highlighted a place or theme each day that is particularly pretty in the fall,” Casey Ferry, WCVB executive director, said. “Last year, we also did some videos driving some of the roads which was even more popular.” It’s great that people were engaging with photos and videos of fall in Warren ...
A couple of weekends ago, I found myself wandering down a trail, with a backpack full of camping gear. Backpacking, while not something I do as often as I would like, is one of my favorite hobbies. There’s something so satisfying about knowing you have everything you need to survive on your ...
Unstructured outdoor play, once a defining feature of childhood, has significantly diminished over recent decades due to societal changes of debatable degrees of logic. This decline has serious implications for our kid’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development, and as with so many ...
When parts of nature go to sleep, others are just waking up. The forest comes alive in new ways as darkness falls. Take an opportunity to explore the dark side of nature on Audubon Community Nature Center’s Night Hike, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Those attending can listen for ...
Recently, on a sunny late afternoon, a couple friends and I were walking through Graceland Cemetery in Chicago. As we moved along, we crossed the path of several other people, a tour group, and a few large groups of sparrows. The people and sparrows were expected, however after about 20 ...
