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Count the Animals You See
This week’s experiment to count the animals you see is inspired by the marvelous book “Dear Data: A Friendship in 52 Weeks of Postcards.”
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Put Nature on Your Calendar
If you want to simplify your life and pay more attention to urban nature, put natural events on your calendar. Give yourself reminders to pay careful attention to wildlife migration and plant life-cycles in the city. Seek out monthly prompts to focus your attention and cultivate anticipation.
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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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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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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 (July 23 –24 , 2016).
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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 top of the extraordinary new vistas – The Hills.
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Weekend Plans: Hiking, Beachcombing, and Bees
Inspiration to explore the natural world in NYC and beyond (July 9 – 13, 2016).
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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 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.…
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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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