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In Conversation with Jarod K. Anderson, The CryptoNaturalist
"I find nature to be kind of a source of my central philosophy. I find it to be medicinal. I find it to be the foundation of meaning-making in my life."
Sailing for Science: ORP’s revolutionarily research approach
How the mixing of two passions is contributing to climate change research while supporting sustainable lifestyles within the marine environment.
Forest Bathing: A proven way to wash away stress
In an age of rampant hustle culture, forest bathing—in all its simplicity—is revolutionary.
Meet the Freemans: The outdoor power couple who explore, inspire, and protect
When you are an explorer, adventurer and advocate there are always new discoveries to be made. Amy and Dave Freeman use their discoveries to inspire future generations to take up the baton for environmental justice by striving to connect students from all over the globe with the wonders of the natural world.
Paddling for a Purpose, with Susan Conrad
This act of giving back to the natural world speaks to the place of esteem it holds in Conrad’s life. Indeed, one she has built her life around.
Apples to Apples: How Integrated Pest Management sets some growers apart
By deploying methods such as soil preparation, monitoring and pest disruption techniques, the IPM Institute of North America aims to educate growers while empowering them to drastically reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides in their agricultural operations.
Winds of Change: One couple’s journey to small farm ownership
A love of goats combined with a growing desire to be intimately acquainted with the food system is what ultimately propelled the pair to take on the endeavor of running Winter Winds Farm, a goat farm in the Teton Valley specializing in artisan goat cheese and goat milk soap.
Trouble in Paradise: Hawaii Apiary Battles Herbicide Poisoning
This concept that humans are somehow separate from the natural world—apart from, instead of a part of—is having cascading effects. Most notably in climate change; undeniably in the pollution of air, water, species, and soil.
Creating Critical Habitat: A Conversation with the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund
What began as a dedicated group of beekeepers, wildlife biologists and researchers concerned with ever-diminishing pollinator habitat, has blossomed into a 12-state program in the upper Midwest that is transforming swaths of land into vibrant habitat and foraging grounds.
Leopold’s Land Ethic Engages, Educates, and Empowers at Namesake Nature Center
Leopold came to see the Earth as a living organism, a community—of which humans are a part, not conquerors of. This blossomed into the concept that we cannot care for people without caring for the land, indeed, that it is our moral imperative to do so.
Cultivating knowledge with North Spore Mushrooms
By equipping people with the knowledge and products to cultivate their own mushrooms, the broader knowledge base of mycology will also inevitably grow.
Close-up with Snapshot Wisconsin
Since its inception, millions of detections of wildlife have been captured, resulting in a dataset that has been used to inform population statistics, make wildlife management decisions and fuel new research.
Watercolors and Winding Roads: A 3,000-Mile Bicycle Art Journey
No matter how far from his destination, Mike Shisler is precisely where he wants to be: on an adventure
Perennial Pasture and Pollinators: Three Brothers Farm transforms a landscape
A family's mission to "produce food in a way that is in respect with the natural world.”
Birth of a Brand: Getting personal with Outdoors by Owner
Where some may find division in the outdoors world between those who gravitate toward silent sports and those who place themselves more firmly in the hook and bullet camp, Clement Cullens’ appreciation for a panoply of outdoors activities gives him a different perspective—viewing the many facets of outdoor recreation as merely different sides of the same coin.
Nature Nurtures: The Nurses Who Took On the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Healing They Found Along the Way
While their work in the ICU has established great trust, it is their shared connection to the natural world and passion for adventure that has fortified their bond ... A kinship like this can be found in many team scenarios, but what makes theirs distinct is how they continuously change the field they’re playing upon.
Inside Athletic: One brewery’s revolutionary approach to beer, community, and the environment
"If we don’t start acting in a sustainable manner, we’re going to lose our chance at great outdoor adventures.”
The Paddling Professor: One man’s passion for paddling, physics, and their intersection
The awe-inspiring places Dr. Anderson has seen in nature have given him cause to be an advocate for protecting it.
Cheers to Fifty Years: The Nation’s Largest Farmers’ Market celebrates five decades of local food and connection
A conversation about the evolution of Dane County Farmers’ Market and how it has stayed true to its founding mission
Night Moves: Big Bat Box unpacks bat houses and the importance of the species
A conversation on bat houses that can help them rebuild populations and ecosystems.