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Giant Chestnut Tree Found in Maine Could Help Save a Near-Extinct Species
The discovery of the tallest Chestnut tree left in North America may mean new hope for an iconic species nearly wiped out by disease.
Why...
Mighty American Chestnut Tree Poised for Comeback Thanks to New Science
It is now more than a century since the American chestnut tree - once 4 billion strong and towering over East Coast forests -...
Reviving American Chestnut Trees Can Slow Climate Change
Introduction of a new hybrid of the American chestnut tree would not only bring back the all-but-extinct species, but also put a dent...
Chestnut Tree Poised for Comeback
A CS Monitor story hails the revival of the majestic American Chestnut tree, which was largely wiped out by a fungus in the early...
One in a Million Chestnut Tree Discovered
In an amazing discovery in Georgia, a small patch of American Chestnut trees, which were largely wiped out due to a quick-spreading fungus in...
Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree
When the Europeans arrived in North America every fourth tree in the Eastern deciduous forest was an American Chestnut Castanea dentata. They were massive:...
Good News in History, March 17
124 years ago today, Isadora Duncan, the first modern dancer, made her debut as a solo interpretive dancer in London to crowds who marveled...
Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Boosts Vermont Forest Diversity and Resilience
Reprinted from Mongabay on a CC 4.0. License. Original writing by Nina Foster.
As the sun rises, the ethereal song of a wood thrush echoes...
A Marathon was Blocking Delivery Route for Organ Donation So a Surgeon Ran Through the Race to Get it
In a story that only those who live in the colonial cities of America's east will understand, a surgeon ran about a mile to...
World’s Largest Prehistoric Flower Preserved in Amber is Stunning Reminder of Nature’s Beauty –LOOK
The world's largest flower encased in amber has recently been re-examined by scientists who discovered it was producing pollen at the exact same time...
Colorado Legalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms–And They Might be Growing in Your Own Garden
A November 8th referendum legalized possession and use of psychedelic mushrooms in Colorado, making it the second state after Oregon to do so.
However with...
Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Till Death Do Us Bark: Watch Inseparable Shelter Dogs Get Married in Adorable Ceremony
Two inseparable shelter dogs got married in an adorable ceremony, with their own specially made mini chapel complete with bubble machine
Nine-year-old Peanut and three-year-old...
Ponds of Poop Turned into Clean Power for 16% of Pork Production in Australia
Ranchers in Australia are gradually allowing the "back end" of their animals to take care of their own back end when it comes to...
Autumn Foraging Guide: Find Yourself a Harvest Haul of Mushrooms, Berries, and Nuts
Foraging is a great way to get out into nature, stretch your legs, learn where your food comes from, and save a bit of...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
These Beautiful Italian Towns Will Pay You to Move There if You Work Remotely
As the COVID-19 malaise slowly lifts around the world, governments are looking for quick and innovative ways to kickstart their travel industries.
Portugal is building...
Queen is Opening Buckingham Palace Gardens to Picnickers for the First Time This Summer
As daffodils and cherry blossom mark the onset of spring across London lawns, one famous residence in the English capital is readying itself to...
Amid the Green Funeral Movement, Scattering Ashes Ensures These Forests Remain Pristine Forever
Across America, small parcels of forested land are being bought from private owners by a conservation group called Better Place Forests.
With the intention of...
Super Rare Wolverines Haven’t Been Seen For a Century in Mt. Rainier—Now They’re Back in a Family Way
The picturesque Mount Rainier National Park is once again home to wolverines, as a nursing mother and two kits were recently spotted by camera...