The incandescent and the immovable - Cherwell
The sea, in all its forms, is incandescent and immovable. It refuses us. Refuses to be mapped, mastered, or owned, even in myth.| Cherwell
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staffers say they want to buy ranch land in the Hill Country and turn it into a state park. They're working to acquire the 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, which is located around 150 miles west of San Antonio, between Rocksprings and Uvalde in Kinney and Edwards counties. The Hill Country ranch features diverse terrain, wildlife and a spring-fed lake. It’s currently owned by the Moody family from Galveston. According to the nonprofit coalition Environment ...| CultureMap San Antonio
Crossing the Chobe River.| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
From the upper path in Plitviče Lakes National Park in Croatia. The turquoise waters are incredible. Plitviče Lakes National Park in central Croatia has a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, that extend into a limestone canyon. Join RDP Sunday: turquoise| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
The sea, in all its forms, is incandescent and immovable. It refuses us. Refuses to be mapped, mastered, or owned, even in myth.| Cherwell
Trees are finding their voice in a creative AI project designed to spark empathy and raise awareness about the natural world The post Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment appeared first on Positive News.| Positive News
Green opposition councillors brought a motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership. The Labour group passed an amended motion, but keeps nationalisation on the table.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Posted for Cee’s Flower of the Day| photographias
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It certainly is that time of the year, at least in this part of the world, as we experienced the first storm of the season, Amy. It was not nearly as bad as I expected. Still, the rain has been relentless for a few days now and considering the warm reception my Hermitage photo had […]| photographias
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When you intend to build a healthier, more balanced life—especially while in recovery from substance or alcohol misuse—some of the most effective tools are also the most accessible. One of the simplest, most powerful ways to support your mental and physical wellness is right outside your door.Whether it’s a short walk in the park, time […] The post Use the Power of Nature to Improve Your Health appeared first on Willingway.| Willingway
by Simona Prilogan There are Octobers in my dreams,Penning the tales on fallen leaves,Singing the tune with angels’ psalms,Rejoicing peace through Autumn’s fall.When mornings paint the heaven’s arms,There are Octobers in my soul. There are rich colours in my thoughts,Drawing fresh hopes at daylight’s gates,Pinning pure joy in magic knotsAs golden sun life celebrates.When earth turns… Leer más There are Octobers| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Nicole Sara I listen to the colorful airand breathe in its hues like a breeze,the tune in the light touches my soul,the wind turning the keys… The gates of time slowly openrevealing my wandering questseeking for the path to the sea shoresthrough memories that pour from the past The silky waves, the sky, the soft… Leer más My pathways and you| Gobblers by Masticadores
by Abel Abilheira I reread the poems I created a month agoand the satisfaction they brought meat the time of publishing themdisappearsonly the feeling of disappointment remainsto find that I failed to convey I mostly write in Galicianand I barely have contact with Galiciajust burdens to deal withwhen I return to the beloved countrymore and more… Leer más Poem of love and longing| Gobblers by Masticadores
When the North American Native Plant Society asked me to write about a plant for the cover of their newsletter, I picked “the Blueys,” one of my favorite urban wildflowers, and one of the toughest. It blooms all summer in trash alleys, ditches, cracks in the asphalt, and this morning, at a telephone pole. Thanks … Continue reading The Blueys are Blooming…again.| SIDEWALK NATURE
Below, I’m listing local events where I plant to speak or share or both. The first one is this Saturday (Sept 27) at the Hendersonville Public Library. But first, an update from this month…| SIDEWALK NATURE
From towering dunes to Technicolor valleys, these natural treasures from throughout the Middle East are sure to leave you dazzled.| Fodors Travel Guide
The beginning of a leaf Starts with the pattern of its lines With one drop of water at a time Gifted by the rain Playing in the wind With the other young leaves Then comes fall And everything starts to change colours Preparing for a new life cycle That comes with the season Alex| Mybookworld24
Dès 1860, alors que le carbone n’a pas encore envahi l’atmosphère et que le plastique n’existe pas, le géographe et militant anarchiste Élisée Reclus décrit les humains comme des agents géologiques qui modifient le climat. Tout au long de son œuvre monumentale, il parvient à rendre le monde plus familier tout en déployant l’idée d’une condition terrestre. L’article Élisée Reclus, l’anthropocène avant l’heure est apparu en premier sur Terrestres.| Terrestres
Every day is something different. An ever-changing kaleidoscope of colors| Poetry For Healing
Sometimes the best form of meditation is taking time to actually see and hear nature| Poetry For Healing
As the founder of Artful Banyan Tree, Bella Zhang stands as a pioneering force in the convergence of art and well-being promotion. With degrees in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and Business Psychology from Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft, Bella combines academic excellence with creative innovation. Bella, a certified Expressive Arts Facilitator, employs … Continue reading Bringing Beauty to Business: An Interview with Bella Zhang→| Aesthetics Research Lab
I started Aesthetics Research Lab (ARL) in 2016 because I sensed that there were people around the world, in unexpected professions and disciplines, who had an affinity toward aesthetics, even if t…| Aesthetics Research Lab
In my retirement, I want to be a better gardener. I envy people who seem to be natural gardeners. Rather than pine over other people’s gardens, I decided I needed to be proactive, so I attended a Acadiana Native Plant Project event last week at the Louisiana Wetlands Center. As we toured the grounds, the […]| Reflections on the Teche
I wrote the book of tanka and haibun poems to capture the miracle that my husband and I have witnessed each year by watching a Ring camera in our wood duck house. Irene Latham wrote: “Readers of all ages will JUMP at the chance to celebrate the life of wood ducks in this inviting volume. […]| Reflections on the Teche
Attack occurred near stop for shuttle bus to Shirakawa observation area. Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa-go village is one of Japan’s most beautiful sights, a tranquil cluster of preserved farmhouses standing in lush green fields and backed by forested mountains. Unfortunately, on Sunday morning while a foreign traveler was taking in the scenery, he was attacked by […]| SoraNews24 -Japan News-
Banks are increasingly talking to their clients about nature but knowing which questions to ask to understand the impact and reliance of their businesses on nature is not always clear. This prototype is an excel-based tool intended to assist banks—and specifically relationship managers—to formulate succinct, meaningful questions as part of client engagement on nature.| United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative
“One of the most beneficial and valuable gifts we can give to ourselves in this life: is allowing ourselves to be surprised! It is okay if life surprises you. Its a good thing!”― C. JoyBell C. Thur…| happiness and food
How old is Maui? Maui is made of two volcanoes making it a little complicated to answer. Find out Maui's age and more about its fiery origins.| Maui Information Guide
A fossil discovered in Scotland provides new insights into one of paleontology's most enduring mysteries: the origins of snakes.| The Debrief
Portland, Oregon is home to a world-renowned Japanese Garden, considered to be the most authentic outside of Japan. The post Portland’s Japanese Garden Is Considered the Best in the World Outside Japan appeared first on Moss and Fog.| Moss and Fog
In these epic macro photographs, we see seeds, nuts, and fruits in a way we've never imagined before. The post The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits by Levon Biss appeared first on Moss and Fog.| Moss and Fog
Today the world bids farewell to someone who spoke quietly, but left a huge and lasting legacy. Dame Jane Goodall, the explorer, activist, scientist, friend of the wild has passed, leaving a legacy as luminous as the sunlit forests she loved. She was 91 years old. When we say “animal behavior,” we owe her a debt. [...] The post Saying Goodbye to Jane Goodall, a World Treasure appeared first on Moss and Fog.| Moss and Fog
Adam Root plans to eradicate microplastics from our ocean for good.| Country Life
Greetings, folks. Gobblers by Masticadores has published the latest installment of my short haiku/senryu collections titled “A Few Haiku (21).” These small collections consist of six haiku and/or s…| Silent Pariah
Bird your way: Read about all the ways you can enjoy birds and birding in your own way, whether close to home or in a country far away| Birding Tours with Whitehawk
Life can be beautiful for farmers, and often is —but it can also be hard and bleak. James Robinson joined the Country Life Podcast to talk about the extraordinary ups and downs of the job he loves, and how Nature helps out when things get tough.| Latest from Country Life
With a new full moon on the horizon, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on her many guises.| Latest from Country Life
Join us in Celebrating World Teacher Day! By Carly, Environmental Education Manager This Sunday, for World Teacher Day, we’re shining a spotlight on The Life of an Educator at CPAWS ... Read More The post “The Life of an Educator” appeared first on CPAWS Manitoba.| CPAWS Manitoba
Five years and nine stuffed journals later…. the practice of junk journaling has changed my life. Here's how you can start your own! The post How to Junk Journal appeared first on CPAWS Manitoba.| CPAWS Manitoba
This summer wasn’t just about learning new skills, it was about creating memories together. All of these moments reminded us why these workshops matter.| CPAWS Manitoba
Luna-lovers and stargazers will have a feast on the East coast tonight, as the first supermoon in 11 months will occur just before midnight. A supermoon is a colloquial term for when the Moon reaches perigee, the closest point to Earth during it’s orbital rotation. This makes the Moon noticeably larger, and appears larger still […] The post Tonight’s Full Moon Is First Supermoon Since Nov–and Latest Harvest Moon in Nearly 40 years appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
The United Nations has added an area the size of Bolivia to a network of special land and seascapes with the aim of ensuring they remain places where Man can anchor himself to his national and global ecosystem. Much like the way UNESCO nominates places to become World Heritage Sites, the organization’s Man and Biosphere […] The post UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Reserves That Protect 5% of the World’s Land appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
By Patrick Shannon-Hughes, Environmental Quality for Nature Senior Officer (Agri Chemicals) We’re pleased to release the updated Weed Control Handbook: Guidance for Herbicide Use on Nature Conservation Sites - a long-awaited refresh of the 2002 Herbicide Handbook. This new edition …| Natural England
By John Holmes, Director of Strategy On 5 September, Defra announced strengthened legislation on burning on peat. The new legislation came into force this week, with the new burning season commencing on Wednesday. We welcome the strengthened legislation which will …| Natural England
Acting for nature recovery at scale Defra and Natural England invested £7.4 million to initiate twelve landscape-scale Nature Recovery Projects (NRPs) across the country, over the three years of the Comprehensive Spending Review 2022/23-2024/25. Covering over 319,480ha, these projects were …| Natural England
By Matthew Heard, National Delivery Director Numbers of nesting hen harriers in England have risen slightly this year, according to data collected by Natural England and partners. Breeding figures and regional breakdown In 2025, Natural England and partners recorded a …| Natural England
By Sheldon Allen, Project Manager, Natural England’s People and Nature Survey Team Nature and happiness – what's the connection? What makes you feel happy? For most people in England, it’s time spent outdoors. Our People and Nature Survey for England (PaNS) …| Natural England
Updated (3 October 2025) By Sallie Bailey, Natural England’s Chief Scientist This year we have witnessed wildfires ravaging England’s uplands and heaths on a historic scale, with prolonged hot and dry weather providing the ideal conditions for blazes lasting weeks. …| Natural England
606th Sunday TreesPortugal and Spain Tree Series (22) Casa de Mateus in Villa Real, Portugal —————– Previous: Sunday TreesIrish Tree SeriesEuropean Tree Series Greece Tree SeriesPortugal – Spain Tree Series Trees from around the world – taken for me … Continue reading →| "On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea"
605th Sunday TreesPortugal and Spain Tree Series (21) Portugal —————– Previous: Sunday TreesIrish Tree SeriesEuropean Tree Series Greece Tree SeriesPortugal – Spain Tree Series ______________________________________________ © by rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2025| "On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea"
604th Sunday TreesPortugal and Spain Tree Series (20) Portugal —————– Previous: Sunday TreesIrish Tree SeriesEuropean Tree Series Greece Tree SeriesPortugal –…| "On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea"
by Miki Marks Walking home recently as it was getting dark I just caught a glimpse of a ‘flittermouse’. Those of you who know your operas will be familiar with Johann Strauss’ work Die Fledermaus. Both names refer to bats. So called because of their supposed similarity to mice and their flittering flight. They […] The post Wild Wonders – October 2025 appeared first on Cranleigh Magazine.| Cranleigh Magazine
Last on the card for September 2025| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
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Sea buckthorn is this spiny shrub that gives us some seriously vitamin C-packed berries! They’re also loaded with health perks. We had a conversations with a friend of mine about the bright orange berries that are full of antioxidants, vitamins, and good-for-you fatty acids, which can do wonders for your skin, give your immune system […]| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
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When I think about the ocean, I can’t help but feel a rush of emotions. It’s this vast expanse that holds so many mysteries and beauty, evoking awe and humility in me. The ocean feels like this incredible force—both calming and powerful at the same time. There’s something magical about standing by the shore, where […]| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
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No picnic… The post New fines for feeding bears may be coming to Woodstock first appeared on Hudson Valley One.| Hudson Valley One
We trekked up to the mountains today — hit construction traffic so it took twice as long as usual, about an hour and a half. After a picnic lunch, we meandered the riverbank checking out rocks. We used to come here all the time but iirc it’s been a couple years. Unfortunately, the air was […]| Tracy Durnell's Mind Garden
The EBC trek will break you down with its endless uphills and punishing descents, only to lift you higher than you’ve ever been. And when you finally see the sun hit Everest, you understand why it’s the greatest trek in the world The post How to Trek Everest Base Camp in 12 Days appeared first on Museum of Wander.| Museum of Wander
Fourteen days of big mountains, thin air and tea houses that smell of wood smoke and butter tea. If you want Nepal unfiltered, this is the circuit The post 14 Days on Nepal’s Wild Side: Manaslu Circuit Trek Guide appeared first on Museum of Wander.| Museum of Wander
Plan your adventure with this detailed 7 day Langtang Valley trek itinerary, including daily route breakdowns, travel tips, altitude advice, and the best time to go.| Museum of Wander
L’isolement d’un militaire dans un milieu hostile, étrange, est un trope de la littérature. On pense aussitôt, naturellement, au Désert des Tartares de Dino Buzzati ou, comme le propose le texte de…| Le nocher des livres
Bees can get a bad rep. Sure, […] The post Oddly Adorable: Bee Emerges From Colorful Snap Dragon Flower appeared first on InspireMore.| InspireMore
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is offering a new fall EXPLORE! programseries timed for after school. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the programs will run on […]| Visit Franklin County PA
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… walking have in common (besides alliteration)? You’ll need to read on about my artsy-fartsy scavenger hunt of sorts taken August 26th wherein I spent half a day locating, admiring, then photographing various paintings on Grosse Ile, one of the … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
After what seemed like an eternity since enjoying a long walk with my camera, finally the heat, humidity and wildfire smoke vanished and every local meteorologist promised a slew of coolish, sunny …| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Maui is famous for its stunning natural beauty, dramatic landscapes, cultural richness, and a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. The post Maui’s Hidden Gems appeared first on Rovology.| Rovology
Renton, WA is becoming a popular family destination. Learn about its education system, safety, and recreational activities. 7 Reasons Why Young Families Are Flocking to Renton in Droves appeared first on When Women Inspire| When Women Inspire
Stretching across 400 square miles, Tampa Bay is a massive aquarium teeming with fish begging to be caught. The post In Season & On the Line appeared first on Tampa Magazine.| Tampa Magazine
Hi all! Please welcome our guest host today, Truedessa! – Grace Welcome to Tuesday Poetics! This is Truedessa from TrueWanderings. …Continue reading →| dVerse
2 October 2025 – I’m over at St. George & East 6th, hunkered down for the view south along this stretch of the St. George Rainway. Then I pay serious attention to the map — to the lost small-c creek and to the lost big-c False Creek as well, lost when (1915 onward) they filled […]| WALKING WOMAN
26 September 2025 – Not for the first time. and especially not for the first time in fall, I stop at the W 41st & Oak Street entrance to the VanDusen Botanical Garden, and wriggle happily at the colour contrasts. Citrus yellows! Deep furry greens! Deep glossy greens! And, while I’m wriggling, how about the […]| WALKING WOMAN
19 September 2025 – You come back home with fresh eyes for your own city. I wake up yesterday and, just before 7 a.m., stare awe-struck at the grandeur of clouds drifting above and among the …| WALKING WOMAN
Welcoming Elspeth Jones as Nature Guardian Croeso We are delighted to welcome Elspeth Jones to the NICW team as our first Nature Guardian, a role we are launching as part of a six-month pilot programme to explore how NICW can deepen its relationship with nature, land, and place. Background This pilot project has arisen from […]| The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Inviting Nature into NICW Background In October 2024, the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW) made a bold recommendation to Welsh Government: nature should have a voice in decisions about flood policy and implementation. This was not just a call for greater environmental awareness; it was an invitation to imagine a future where nature sits […]| The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
A field of different coloured Poppies at the Wilson Botanic Gardens in Berwick| Wandering Teresa
White calla lilies—simple, fresh, and effortlessly elegant.| Wandering Teresa
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Look inside, not out Shine the old to find the new See the world anew. Wishing you a lovely Tuesday 🙂 Sharing with Cee Neuner’s FOTD 23rd September 2022 I’m linking my FOTD post with an older FOTD post of Cee… Continue reading →| Blog of Hammad Rais
by Paul Cudenec (who reads the article here) Last weekend I spent a night in the heights of the Cévennes mountains, near to the source of the Vidourle. As I gazed up at the great swathe of the Milky Way and marvelled at the sparkling infinity all around, my mind went back to other moments … Continue reading The night sky and the truth| winter oak
Vienna, 28 September 2025 A week ago, my wife and I were passing by a florist during our afternoon walk down into the city centre when my eye was caught by one of the products the shop was selling. It wasn’t just the pretty display that caught my attention. It just so happened that I … Continue reading GROUNDCHERRIES, OR CHINESE LANTERNS| the heart thrills
Vienna, 24 September 2025 My wife and I have just finished a long weekend in the little town of Waidhofen an der Ybbs. We were actually using it as a base from which to carry out a number of very p…| the heart thrills
For over a century or so and through 2025, paleontologists keep discovering new weird and wonderful marine creatures that once roamed Earth's ancient seas.| Grunge
Stalactites hang tight to the ceiling, and stalagmites push up with might from the floor: this is a mnemonic device you may once have learned, but chances are you haven’t had much occasion to remember it since. Still, it would surely be called to mind by a visit to Luray Caverns in the American state of […]| Open Culture
A nocturnal bird in Australia has been so elusive that scientists long thought it was extinct. But the story of this endangered species isn't actually over.| Sciencing: Daily content for curious minds
From Pennsylvania to to California, kissing bugs are more common in the U.S., enough so that a disease they spread is now endemic in many states.| Sciencing
Campaigners have warned of an increase in members of the public attempting to produce videos and images to share online.| Express.co.uk
Hey, everyone! How the heck is it Wednesday? I just got back from vacation and of course, I’m swamped in work and other obligations. It sucks. Definitely not the “ease back into real life” that I wanted. Over the weekend, I attended a big Disney pin trading evening (my first one!). I had a lot of fun, but I think the highlight was attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. It was really exciting to … Continue reading Links: Murderbot, Fat Bears, & More→| Smart Bitches, Trashy BooksSmart Bitches, Trashy Books
Lake Fertő has long struggled with invasive species, but the arrival of the marbled crayfish takes the problem to a new level. This crustacean reproduces without males, meaning a single individual can give rise to an entire colony. Experts fear the lake’s fragile ecosystem will not be able to cope with such an intruder – […]| DailyNewsHungary
Enjoy peaceful family nature walks in Maple Grove, MN. Explore lakes, trails, and parks that inspire bonding, learning, and outdoor fun.| Crème de la Crème
She-Her-They-Them, Dragonfly, © 2025 Michelle Kogan, watercolor and pencil. Happy Poetry Friday! My watercolor painting, She-Her-They-Them, Dragonfly, will be in the forthcoming exhibit:Feminist Re…| Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing
My parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary this summer, starting with several days spent with family in Idaho as a nod to their Yellowstone honeymoon all those years ago. Four of our five were able to make it, and we traded off driving as we made our way east. We stopped at Lake Coeur d’Alene … Continue reading Mariposa Lilies in Idaho| Island Ashley
