The Osbra Eye Spring Nature Walks return to the Kanawha State Forest on May 9, 2026. Walkers can learn about birds, wetland ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of mindful immersion in nature to reduce stress and improve health.

The tree is cooler to the touch than I was expecting. I bring my nose to the bark and inhale deeply, squeezing my eyes tight to focus my attention. The scent is toasty, familiar. I place my hands on ...

How do you feel when you walk through the woods, sit on a park bench, listen to birds chirp, spend time at the beach, or watch the sunset? Chances are, you might experience a sense of peace, ...

Pando, Latin for ‘I spread,’ appears to be a forest but is actually one massive tree. Weighing 13 million pounds, Pando is one of the world’s largest living organisms. It has thrived in Utah’s ...

The US Forest Service has proposed closing some three-quarters of its research sites in a move that has provoked widespread ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. This three-part Mongabay mini-series examines grassroots forest restoration projects carried out within isolated island ecosystems — whether those ...