Spring and summer are my favorite seasons. I love the smells and warm weather they bring. And although winter is not cold and dreary all over the country (some people … Read more
Students and Nature
Guest Blog: Bringing the Purchasing Power of the Campus to Bear: A Word from Our Partners
Ria Knapp is campaign coordinator for Climate Counts and a recent Boston University graduate. During her college years, Ria’s fervor for the outdoors turned into a passion for finding ways … Read more
Know Thy Building: Paradoxes in Heating and Cooling on Campus
To save energy and reduce your carbon footprint, you turn the thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer, right? This is true in a small building such … Read more
Forestry Schools Trade Pat Equations for Critical Thought
From the outside, the forestry field may seem simple: cutting down trees (bad), preventing trees from being cut down (good) and planting more (also good). But the reality of forestry … Read more
March 16-20 is National Wildlife Week
Research shows that families connected to nature raise healthier kids and inspire a lifelong appreciation of the outdoors. March 16-20 is National Wildlife Week. This is a great time to … Read more
50+ Nature Words Taken Out Of Dictionary
Picture this: A father and son are walking home from school. The boy bends down to blow on a dandelion. A classic image of childhood, wouldn’t you say? Once home, … Read more
