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Inaugural Black Birders Week

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 3, 2020 with No Comments

Nature has been a place for people to gather, to learn, to recreate, to regroup, to find beauty, to regain strength, and more. It has been especially challenging with the park closures related to the pandemic to not be able to access these sacred spaces. Even more recently inequities in experiences was brought to light. To honor all who love nature, who want to share in its healing powers, who want positive experiences in the wilds, we ask that you … Read More

Clouds in the Sky

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 12, 2020 with No Comments

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Nature is a mutable cloud which is always and never the same.” We find photos with clouds so amazing. Clouds offer a texture rich environment that a simple blue sky just can’t compete with. While we all continue to stay at home, please look for the silver lining and the rays of sunshine. We will get through this temporary reshuffling of our lives. We’ve heard it called the “Great Pause.” As you pause, choose hope. … Read More

We Need Parks

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 15, 2020 with No Comments

This is a wonderful article on people and their interactions with nature, what they value, how they describe it, what it means to them, etc. When you have a moment (after the rain), think about this when you head outside next. View the article from Anthropocene.

A Walk On the Wild Side

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 13, 2018 with No Comments

Nature is everywhere… above you and below you. Even this little stink bug is on a mission. And, everything plays a role in our environment.

How Are Your NELs?

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 16, 2015 with No Comments

The National Park Foundation has this wonderful video about the need for people to get outdoors. It comes in a very serious form… a doctor discussion a patient’s NEL (Nature Engagement Levels). Hills For Everyone works to protect our natural lands not only for the wildlife and habitat value, but also for people. Nature is an important educator, de-stressor, and calmer. Make sure you have high NELs. Check out the video.