Opinion: Nature dazzles in autumn
NPR's Scott Simon is dazzled by the turn of the seasons, especially the color of the leaves.
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Nature has a mixtape. The U.N. hopes young people will listen to it
The Museum for the United Nations has partnered with musicians to re-release some of their songs with added nature sounds to generate royalties for conservation efforts.
Come along on a canoe trip through a flooded forest in a Vermont bird sanctuary
In springtime, Vermont's Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge is a paradise of migratory birds where you can paddle through flooded maple forests.
An owl twice attacked a Washington woman. A biologist says it's becoming more common
Such attacks have happened elsewhere in Washington state. They're more common now because of the shrinking availability of dense forests that allow the owls to be more secluded, an expert says.
See the buzzworthy winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
This year's top prizes went to a teen from Thailand and an American who is just the fifth woman to win in 58 years. Karine Aigner spoke with NPR about the significance of the photo and the award.
A new program in Canada gives doctors the option of prescribing national park visits
And the best part? The annual passes are free.
Barry, New York City's Captivating And Photogenic Barred Owl, Has Died
Barry, a photogenic barred owl who won the hearts of birders in New York City's Central Park, has died. The Central Park Conservancy said the owl was struck by one of the organization's own vehicles.
Universal Mask Wearing Could Save Some 130,000 Lives In The U.S., Study Suggests
The study is based on some assumptions under different scenarios. It suggests that if 95% of Americans wore masks in public it could drastically reduce the amount of COVID-19 deaths by February.
Foraging Is Part Of Swedish Identity; Now Its Countryside Is The Wildest Restaurant
The government recruited Michelin-starred chefs to craft recipes from ingredients that can be foraged at sites across the Swedish countryside. Diners book a table, show up and hunt for their own food.
North Carolina Awarded $14 Million For Conservation Efforts
North Carolina is getting a $14 million cash boost to help with environmental preservation and restoration.