Tag: experiment

  • Nature in NYC: Isn’t There, Doesn’t Count, Not for People Like Us

    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 was writing the beginner’s guide Slow Nature Fast City. He smiled a wry smile and said, “Honestly, I’m skeptical about nature in NYC.” My friend is a native New Yorker.…

  • Try to Look Up More

    Try to Look Up More

    If you are new to noticing nature in an urban setting, you might feel a little awkward looking skyward while everyone else is rushing with their heads down. Be brave. Who cares if you look like a tourist in Times Square?