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Experiments in urban nature observation
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An idiosyncratic list of places to enjoy the ephemeral cherry blossoms in NYC.
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Nature in NYC: Isn’t There, Doesn’t Count, Not for People Like Us
Last night at a party I got into a discussion with a friend about nature in New York City. I told my friend how I…
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Weekend Plans: Whales, Oysters, and Jupiter
Explore the natural world in NYC and beyond on this long Independence Day weekend (July 2-4, 2016).
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Listen for a Non-Human Voice
Have you ever heard R2D2 singing in the trees? I did. This week’s experiment in NYC nature observation is to listen.
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Notice the Ephemeral: Fireflies
One of my favorite signs of summer in the eastern United States is the twilight flickering of the common eastern firefly (photinus pyralis). Have you seen a…
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