The sunshine and blue skies outside my window are doing their best to remind me that it is currently spring, despite the bouts of cold and snow this past weekend. Though the weather is inconsistent, the natural world continues to forge on and do its best to bring about what spring is known for, ...

The good we bring into the world has ripple effects. Donating funds to a nonprofit organization goes a long way, but donating time is priceless. Audubon has a strong relationship with its volunteers, one that is unique and memorable. I have witnessed an immense community of volunteers that ...

Nature Educator and Animal Care Specialist Spring is here! Buds are growing, birds have returned and are singing, and everything has come alive once more. Both people and wild animals eagerly anticipate the warmth that follows winter. However, one feature of spring that is often less ...

The Allegheny National Forest is accepting applications for the forest’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program. Applications for the summer and fall residencies will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 10. The Artist-in-Residence Program provides artists of all mediums the opportunity to ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is hosting a public volunteer event in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Buckaloons Recreation Area in the Allegheny National Forest. The event will feature an invasive plant removal effort, followed by a ...

The clocks have ‘sprung forward,’ daylight hours are growing, and the natural world is coming back to life. Being present in a ‘go-go-go’ world is hard to achieve, but all you need is your body and an outdoor space. Mindfulness is the practice of fully embodying what is happening in the ...