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Weekend Plans: Clouds, Bats, and the Underground Forest Economy
Here a few ways to explore the natural world in NYC and beyond (August 13 – 17, 2016).
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Notice the Ephemeral: Perseids Meteor Shower
New York City may not have the best skies for stargazing. But you still may be able to see a meteor shower in the next few days.
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Weekend Plans: The Corpse Flower, Maritime Forests, and Lily Pads
The human world got you down? It’s time to unplug and take solace outdoors. Here are a few ways to explore the natural world in NYC and beyond this weekend (July 30-31, 2016).
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Currently Reading: Birding at the Bridge
Heather Wolf’s delightful “Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird at the Brooklyn Waterfront” begins with a quest. In order to hone her urban bird-watching skills, she set the goal of spotting…
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Climb the Hills of Governors Island
You climb a grass-covered hill and look out onto a busy harbor. The skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan rise in the distance. The iconic Statue of Liberty beckons. This is New York City’s newest and most inspiring…
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Weekend Plans: Frogs, Bodega Cats, and Underwater Oddities
It’s supposed to be hot this weekend in the city, a perfect excuse to spend time at the seaside. Here are a few more ways to explore the natural world in NYC and beyond…
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Spot a Seahorse in NYC
There are seahorses in the Hudson River. I repeat: there are seahorses in the Hudson River.
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Weekend Plans: Terns, City of Water, and The Hills
If you are in NYC over the next few days (July 16 – 20, 2016), it’s the perfect time to visit Governors Island. You can watch terns, celebrate the harbor, and climb to the…
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See Big to See Small
This week try a new urban nature observation technique: warm up your eyes by tracing the horizon. Then take a walk in search of small signs of nature.
● About Me
I’m Traci and this is my love letter to the place where I discovered the natural world – New York City. More about me >
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