How to Stay Safe in Bear Country
Ever wonder how to stay safe in bear country? Here are seven safety tips and several bear stories from a former national park ranger.
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Nature
Butterflies, Children, Guns: Migration in a Tiny Texas Town
Butterflies, children, and guns. How a terrified child’s question about butterflies changed the way I thought about migration and borders.
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Naturalist Gatekeeping: Stop Shaming Beginners
Naturalist gatekeeping can frighten people away from trying new things. Lets encourage beginners to love what we love, not shame them.
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Why I Love Hiking Slowly
Some people speed along trails; I meander. If I went any faster, I would miss out on so much. Here is why I love hiking slowly.
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Five Ways to Be Mindful in Nature
Time in nature is my favorite way to practice mindfulness. Learn to be fully present with these five ways to be mindful in nature.
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Five Ways to Get Kids to Love Nature
Research shows that children benefit in countless ways from exploring the natural world. But how do you get kids to love nature?
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Why I Love Field Guides
Read the story of why I love field guides, and how that love shaped the person I am and the park ranger I became.
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