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A brand new park is coming to southwest London

A new park with a micro-forest and nature reserve is set to open in Hampton, Richmond, enhancing local green space.

From Marienplatz to English Garden: Munich's Urban Green Spaces

Munich's blend of historic sites and vast green spaces provides unique recreational opportunities, making it essential for both tourists and locals to explore them.

A brand new park is coming to southwest London

A new park with a micro-forest and nature reserve is set to open in Hampton, Richmond, enhancing local green space.

From Marienplatz to English Garden: Munich's Urban Green Spaces

Munich's blend of historic sites and vast green spaces provides unique recreational opportunities, making it essential for both tourists and locals to explore them.
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#new-york-city

New York's waterfalls are not as hard to find as you'd think

Urban waterfalls in NYC provide a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle.

Queens Botanical Garden: Your Guide to a Year-Round Nature Retreat

Queens Botanical Garden offers a serene escape in NYC, blending nature, education, and cultural heritage.

New York's waterfalls are not as hard to find as you'd think

Urban waterfalls in NYC provide a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle.

Queens Botanical Garden: Your Guide to a Year-Round Nature Retreat

Queens Botanical Garden offers a serene escape in NYC, blending nature, education, and cultural heritage.
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Founders of now-empty Bed-Stuy Aquarium hope to install permanent fish pond * Brooklyn Paper

The Bed-Stuy Aquarium's future remains bright despite challenges, with organizers committed to its vision and community impact.
#wildlife-conservation

Britain's Badger Wars

Humans have played contradictory roles in wildlife preservation and destruction, particularly concerning the European badger's plight in England.

I'm addicted to the live stream of Melbourne's peregrine falcons. But to really appreciate them you have to see them in flight | Debbie Lustig

Melbourne's peregrine falcons engage thousands through live streaming, fostering a deep connection with their growth and urban wildlife.

Britain's Badger Wars

Humans have played contradictory roles in wildlife preservation and destruction, particularly concerning the European badger's plight in England.

I'm addicted to the live stream of Melbourne's peregrine falcons. But to really appreciate them you have to see them in flight | Debbie Lustig

Melbourne's peregrine falcons engage thousands through live streaming, fostering a deep connection with their growth and urban wildlife.
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#community

Through Birdwatching, Tokyo's Black and Brown Residents Are Finding Community

Flock Together connects Black and brown residents through nature exploration while discovering Tokyo's wildlife.

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed

The community has restored a makeshift goldfish pond, enhancing neighborhood interaction and connection to nature.

Through Birdwatching, Tokyo's Black and Brown Residents Are Finding Community

Flock Together connects Black and brown residents through nature exploration while discovering Tokyo's wildlife.

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed

The community has restored a makeshift goldfish pond, enhancing neighborhood interaction and connection to nature.
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#wildlife

Rare Snowy Owl Spotted in Brooklyn Park

A snowy owl's recent sighting in Brooklyn marks its first appearance since 2022, attributed to changing migration patterns post-breeding success.

More than fat bears: Alaska trail cams show peeks of animals from lynx to moose

Alaska's Fat Bear Week exemplifies the public's engagement with wildlife, revealing both enchanting and harsh facets of nature.

It may take years for Prospect Park wildlife to return after NYC brush fire: experts

The recent bushfire in Prospect Park has caused wildlife to flee, and recovery may take years.

Majestic Great Blue Heron swallows whole NYC rat in disturbing 'dinosaurian' feast: wild video

A Great Blue Heron was seen devouring a rat in Central Park, highlighting their opportunistic feeding habits.

Week in wildlife in pictures: a strolling pelican, a venomous newt and a psychedelic swamphen

Eastern water dragons adapt well to urban parks despite being shy.
Autumn transforms urban landscapes, influencing local wildlife activity.
Western swamphens are a reminder of the historical relationship between humans and animals.
The critically endangered status of African penguins stresses the need for conservation.

Rare Snowy Owl Spotted in Brooklyn Park

A snowy owl's recent sighting in Brooklyn marks its first appearance since 2022, attributed to changing migration patterns post-breeding success.

More than fat bears: Alaska trail cams show peeks of animals from lynx to moose

Alaska's Fat Bear Week exemplifies the public's engagement with wildlife, revealing both enchanting and harsh facets of nature.

It may take years for Prospect Park wildlife to return after NYC brush fire: experts

The recent bushfire in Prospect Park has caused wildlife to flee, and recovery may take years.

Majestic Great Blue Heron swallows whole NYC rat in disturbing 'dinosaurian' feast: wild video

A Great Blue Heron was seen devouring a rat in Central Park, highlighting their opportunistic feeding habits.

Week in wildlife in pictures: a strolling pelican, a venomous newt and a psychedelic swamphen

Eastern water dragons adapt well to urban parks despite being shy.
Autumn transforms urban landscapes, influencing local wildlife activity.
Western swamphens are a reminder of the historical relationship between humans and animals.
The critically endangered status of African penguins stresses the need for conservation.
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#community-engagement

An abrupt goodbye to a guerilla goldfish aquarium beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant

Community efforts transformed a leaking fire hydrant into a local attraction, sparking both joy and controversy, before the city filled it in.

No one is on the fence about the 'obscenity' in Griffith Park: chain-link trail barriers

Teti criticizes the installation of fences in Griffith Park, questioning their effectiveness and the impact on hikers' experiences.

An abrupt goodbye to a guerilla goldfish aquarium beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant

Community efforts transformed a leaking fire hydrant into a local attraction, sparking both joy and controversy, before the city filled it in.

No one is on the fence about the 'obscenity' in Griffith Park: chain-link trail barriers

Teti criticizes the installation of fences in Griffith Park, questioning their effectiveness and the impact on hikers' experiences.
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Prospect Park Faces 'Many Seasons' of Recovery After Fire

The recent fire at Prospect Park caused significant damage to forest layers, leading to a long recovery process focused on reforestation and soil stability.

Exclusive Video Interview: London's New Sustainability Landmark, the Natural History Museum Gardens

The Holcim Foundation Awards highlights transformative sustainable design projects and launched the 'Words with Winners' film series to showcase them.

Child in Surrey dies after being struck by a branch that fell from a tree

Tragic incident involving a child's death due to a fallen tree branch highlights the risks associated with urban greenery.

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed

The community has creatively restored a goldfish pond, replacing the original site after it was filled in by the city for safety reasons.

The Presidio Pet Cemetery: A Resting Place for Furry Friends | KQED

The Presidio Pet Cemetery is a unique burial site in San Francisco for over 400 pets, reflecting the city's complex relationship with death.
#rewilding

An L.A. River champion offers a vision for reimagining the waterway - and the city's future

Melanie Winter advocates for rewilding the Los Angeles River to restore its natural state despite facing health challenges.

Association of Photographers Awards winners

Hicks' photography series explores rewilding within urban spaces, showcasing how nature overtakes slightly neglected areas in East London.

An L.A. River champion offers a vision for reimagining the waterway - and the city's future

Melanie Winter advocates for rewilding the Los Angeles River to restore its natural state despite facing health challenges.

Association of Photographers Awards winners

Hicks' photography series explores rewilding within urban spaces, showcasing how nature overtakes slightly neglected areas in East London.
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The Wilderness Hidden in the Heart of Toronto

Toronto's ravine system offers a wild, natural escape amid urban life, creating a unique oasis for exploration and tranquility.

prompt Cafe / SAISA STUDIO

Prompt cafe design melds nature with interior space for a tranquil urban experience. Seating and finishes enhance the connection to the outside.

Essential Forest Park Hikes

Forest Park offers diverse hiking trails catering to all skill levels, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Opinion | These Trash Trees' Are Actually a Banquet for Wildlife

Hackberries, often called trash trees, are widespread yet disdained for their messy nature and pest issues, yet they play an important ecological role.

West Side Canvas: 'A Heart Surrounded by Diamonds'

Volunteers at Verdi Square have created a community refuge while uncovering lost artifacts that tell unique stories about the past.
Discoveries in Verdi Square range from clothes and jewelry to everyday items, showcasing the intersection of nature and human life.

Paul Wood's updated guide reveals the vibrant diversity of London's street trees

London's street trees represent a diverse natural heritage often overlooked in discussions of its multicultural identity.

Is my rented garden an act of resistance to the precarity of my living situation? Possibly | Jaimee Frances Edwards

Renting and gardening conflict; gardening needs stability while renting creates anxiety and uncertainty.

Brooklyn gone wildlife: Warmer weather brings birds, whales, and much more back to Kings County * Brooklyn Paper

Spring brings thousands of species of wildlife to Brooklyn's parks and beaches, creating opportunities for birdwatching and appreciating nature.

The Natural History Museum's gardens have been totally transformed for summer

The Natural History Museum's gardens transformed with new ponds, pathways, and a bronze diplodocus sculpture, creating a living laboratory to study and protect urban nature.

New Study Reveals The 1 Simple, Free Activity That Can Improve Mental Health In Minutes

Being in natural spaces improves well-being immediately for youth.
One can experience benefits of 'forest bathing' in urban nature spots.

Don't litter Chicago River with digital signs

Preservation of natural sanctuaries like the Chicago Riverwalk is vital for promoting mental and physical health benefits of outdoor spaces in urban environments.
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