#urban-nature

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Portland Monthly
1 week ago
Running

Essential Forest Park Hikes

Forest Park offers diverse hiking trails catering to all skill levels, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
West Side Rag
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

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. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
ianVisits
3 weeks ago
London

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. [ more ]
Business Matters
4 weeks ago
Berlin

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. [ more ]
Secret NYC
4 weeks ago
NYC real estate

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
Time Out London
4 months ago
London

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. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
Parenting

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. [ more ]
Chicago Sun-Times
2 months ago
Chicago

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. [ more ]
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