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fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

London's longest hand-painted mural unveiled at new park

"The reflections on the pond mirror the mural's message that identity is always shifting, yet rooted in place. Each face represents a part of Wembley Park's united, divergent community."
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Something fishy: the best of Belfast photo festival in pictures

This chance encounter on the hills reaffirmed the crucial role the hills play as a space for people to connect both to each other and to nature.
Photography
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

iFishFar: Fly Fishing for Trail Runners

All in all, adding fly fishing to my running has literally pointed my running in new directions, while tuning me into a whole new ecosystem and its inhabitants.
Running
fromwww.7x7.com
3 weeks ago

Filoli launches a new network of hiking trails with the help of artist Thomas Dambo's giant trolls.

Since 2014, he's erected his fairytale mascots—each made from reused and repurposed materials—in parks and open spaces around the world, from Copenhagen to Miami to China.
Portland food
#planning-bill
#community-engagement
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

The Houberg Estate / Dieter Blok + Sanne Eekel

The project successfully integrates architecture with nature, transforming a polluted site into a sanctuary.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

The Houberg Estate / Dieter Blok + Sanne Eekel

The project successfully integrates architecture with nature, transforming a polluted site into a sanctuary.
fromColossal
4 weeks ago

In a Rare Daytime Appearance, Flying Foxes Keep Cool in an Indian River

"It was a summer afternoon, and we were on a day trip to click these amazing creatures, the fruit bat. We waited almost two-and-a-half hours with nothing to see in the intense heat."
OMG science
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

If feeding wildlife is bad, why are we feeding birds?

Feeding wild birds can be good for habitats, but it must be done responsibly to avoid negative consequences.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

House at the Foot of Mt. Asama / norari works

This house serves as a versatile living space for a couple in their 50s, accommodating extended family, friends, and future generations while respecting environmental guidelines.
Renovation
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Deer have returned to London's Greenwich Park after four years away

With all the doom and gloom going on in the world, it's nice to be able to deliver a bit of good news, especially when it pertains to something cute and cuddly.
London
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch

Do you recall the prime early days of YouTube? When a video making the rounds was so strange, remarkable or unbelievable that it soon became ubiquitous in meme culture?
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour's great nature sellout is the worst attack on England's ecosystems I've seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot

The new government bill poses a severe threat to England's ecosystems by dismantling vital environmental protections.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Is it illegal to touch or pick the cherry blossoms that are in full swing in Washington, DC?

"I don't know, but I already picked a couple of flowers, so I hope it's not," said a young boy from Frederick, Maryland, as he stood with his family amid the trees.
Washington DC
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Smarter, More Natural Levees Could Better Protect against Floods

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is changing its approach through the Engineering with Nature initiative, shifting from dominating to working with natural ecosystems.
Environment
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Glacier National Park's oldest ranger has died

Douglas Follett, Glacier National Park's oldest ranger, dedicated 58 years to the park, becoming an iconic figure known as 'Ranger Doug'.
Follett's life story reflects a deep connection with nature, shaped by his upbringing and commitment to preserving Glacier National Park.
fromwww.wimbledonguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Wimbledon Common bird feeder workshop teaches children about wildlife

Auriel Glanville, club leader, stated, 'We had a great morning making bird feeders to help our feathered friends survive at a difficult time of year for them, which the children so loved doing and looked forward to hanging them up in their gardens and putting on window sills.'
London food
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

The act of killing bears, often referred to as 'euthanizing,' should be called what it truly is: a convenience for humans, not an act of mercy.
Business
fromSecret London
11 months ago

An Amazing Art Installation In London Uses Emojis For Environmental Activism - And It's FREE To Visit

Entitled Fables for our Time, a 15m triptych at London's Design Museum merges folklore, nature, and emojis to emphasize the importance of ecosystems and nature conservation.
Design
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