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Mekong River Journey: One Family’s Epic Adventure
By Katherine Sather/ The Nature Conservancy It's known as the "Mother of Water." As the 12th longest river in the world, the mighty Mekong River indeed nourishes many. It supports the largest fr…
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Winter Pruning: Keeping Your Fruit Trees Healthy
Although it is cold outside, now is a good time to start pruning your fruit trees. They're dormant. They're waiting. You might as well bundle up and get it over with. Pruning will shape a tree in…
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LEAF Program: Inspiring Youth in Nature
By Katherine Sather / The Nature Conservancy Do you remember your first experience in nature? This summer, urban high school students from across the country are getting their first taste of t…
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Research Links DEET Mosquito Repellents to Nerve Damage
DEET (diethyl-meta-toluamide), a common ingredient in mosquito repellents, has been linked to nerve damage. A new study by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, published in the Jour…
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Green Hiking Tips
While most outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the saying “Leave No Trace” and its “seven principles,” it might not be common knowledge for the recreational hiker. This concept highlights ways th…
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10 Wanderlust Must-Dos
This past weekend, I had the fortune of attending Wanderlust. For those who aren't familiar, this is a festival that combines several great things: yoga, music, food and above all, stunning natural be…
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Is Work Keeping You From Enjoying the Outdoors?
By Jon Spayde, Experience Life You know that immersing yourself in the natural world can refresh your spirits and lower your stress level. But your demanding job keeps you chained to a comput…
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What Are the Dangers of Letting My Cat Outdoors?
By Kathy Blumenstock, Animal Planet A snoozing tabby, stretched out in the sun-dappled backyard, may appear to be an example of the good life, feline-style. Yet cats that spend time outdoors have…
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Tablescapes: Tea in the Garden with Jane Cumberbatch
We’ve admired the work of Jane Cumberbatch for years. The former decorating editor, journalist, and style director has been showing us how to pare down and scale back with her Pure Style philosophy lo…
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DIY Solar Sun Jar Light
My family loves spending time outside in the evenings in the screened-in porch. We often catch the late afternoon iridescent summer hues and enjoy the warm evenings. It's really such a treat. There…
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