Tag: nature
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Take a Hike: 3 Reasons Why you Need a Hike
To being surrounded by luscious green and chirps of birds or a terrain of rocks and shrubs – hiking is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature and yourself. Find 3 ways hiking can dramatically improve your life- and places you can go without a car!
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First Snow in NYC: What can we expect this winter
New York City saw its first snow of the 2025-26 season today! Once a Winter wonderland filled with snow, now increasingly mild and unpredictable as meteorologists predicts.
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Gotham’s Creatures of the Night
New York City’s bats are battling disease and habitat loss, yet they are crucial in our ecosystem – devouring mosquitoes, protecting crops, and keeping the balance of urban life. Learn the science behind Gotham’s bats and how New Yorkers can help them thrive.
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Nightshade: The poison that could be in your backyard
In New York’s green spaces, you might stumble across deadly nightshade – a plant as beautiful as it is dangerous, with a history that blurs the line between remedy and risk.
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Climate Week NYC 2025: A Citywide Call for Climate Action
Climate Week NYC 2025, from September 21-29, gathers leaders and activists to address climate issues through events, emphasizing local action’s connection to global challenges and solutions.
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Shark Sightings Are Rising at New York Beaches — Here’s What’s Luring Them In
Sharks are swimming closer to New York’s shores — and while the headlines might sound alarming, scientists say it’s actually a sign of something good.
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NYC’s Secret Role in Saving Migrating Birds
Every spring, millions of birds migrate through New York City—navigating parks, skyscrapers, and hidden hazards. Learn how NYC is working to protect them, and how you can help keep the skies safe.
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World Frog Day 2025: Protecting Nature’s Tiny Guardians
March 20, 2025, is World Frog Day, focusing on the vital ecological roles of frogs and the conservation challenges they face. In New York City, native frog populations are declining due to urbanization and pollution. Conservation efforts include habitat protection and citizen action to foster a sustainable environment for frogs.
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