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​BUFFALO, NY — ​Jay Burney has always loved nature. He is an ornithology enthusiast. That's why Times Beach's closure is somewhat disappointing. "Being close doesn't negatively affect birds and other wildlife," said Burney, founder of…

Mountain lions, black bears, golden eagles, California condors and dozens of other sentient species thriving together in dense evergreen forests – it might sound like a scene from a Disney movie. But that's the real glimpse of what a new…

SILVERADO (CBSLA) – Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve will reopen to the public in February after being closed since fall 2020 due to two wildfires.The reserve is set to reopen for Wilderness Access Day on February 5.READ MORE: LeBron…

Frank and Joan Randall Philanthropist and South Pasadena native Frank Randall and his wife Joan Randall have donated $50 million to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for the preservation of a 72,000-acre wildlife corridor in the…

TEHACHAPI (AP) — Cougars, eagles, salamanders and other protected animals will have room to roam without the threat of encroaching development thanks to a vast new nature preserve that creates a wildlife corridor connecting northern and…

The project will support bat habitats RURAL VILLA GROVE, Ill. (WCIA) - A member of an east-central Illinois family whose name appears on a recently expanded nature preserve said it was a joy to see…

BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — Congressman Brian Higgins says the narrow and exceptionally wet trails at Tifft Nature Preserve are reason enough to open a new path — one that would make it easier for people with physical disabilities to visit.…

The December 11 windstorm is still causing problems as the Times Beach Nature Preserve is closed due to wind damage. FEMA has approved two projects that will help with debris removal and replace the preserve's destroyed boardwalk. “The…

When you think of Houston, the first thing that probably comes to mind is do not all the lovely nature and wildlife of the city. That doesn't mean Houstonians don't live close to beauty, in fact, there is a nature preserve near Houston…

Posted in North Carolina Nature December 17, 2021 by Robin Jarvis When it comes to really…

The organization that manages the Lakeshore Nature Preserve held its first public meeting for its management plan on November 30 at Memorial Union. The Lake Shore Reservation is 300 acres of University of Wisconsin property, stretching…

BRISTOL - Kids will be able to visit Santa at Indian Rock Nature Preserve this Friday through December 12 at their Santa's Walking Wonderland event. Santa's Walking Wonderland will offer children the chance to visit with Santa, sing…

FREEMAN - Hey, Mike Conway: I located the old van you told me about. Later that same day, in fact, when I headed to Green's Bluff Nature Preserve in Owen County. To hike the Raccoon Woods trail and to search.Despite somewhat sketchy…

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Jeffrey Johnson, chief of the natural areas and reserves division of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, said the addition of Coyote Run as the 140th state nature reserve not only celebrates the dedication…

The property offers panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains of southern New York State and High Point State Park in New Jersey.Upper Delaware River Region, Pennsylvania and NY — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is…

The skeletal remains of a United Airlines executive were discovered Friday at a suburban Illinois nature preserve, officials say. On October 22, authorities found the body of Jacob Cefolia in the Waterfall Glen Forest…

A 5km run through beautiful Boyd Hill, called the “Raptor Run”, is scheduled for December 11th. Anytime Fitness Downtown St Pete is thrilled to announce the sixth year!-->…

UPPER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A new nature reserve has been opened to the public.The City of Ann Arbor, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy announced Friday the opening of the Secrest…

By TourismOhio Published on: Sep 24, 2021Stepping onto the grounds of Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve in Oregonia is like walking in someone else's very ancient footsteps. Built approximately 2,000…

Authorities returned to a Sarasota County nature preserve for the second day in a row as they continue to search for clues to the disappearance of a Florida man believed to be a person of interest in his girlfriend's homicide .Police and…

NORTH PORT, Fla .-- Authorities have returned to a Sarasota County nature preserve for the second day in a row as they continue to search for clues to the disappearance of a Florida man believed to be a person of interest to the homicide…

NORTH PORT, Florida NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) - The FBI said a county coroner has confirmed that human remains found in remote northern Wyoming along the border of Grand Teton National Park are those of Gabby Petito, 22 , who…

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) - Authorities on Tuesday renewed their search in an area of ​​swamp reserve near the home of the boyfriend wanted for questioning in the death of Gabby Petito,…

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NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday renewed their search for a swampy reservation area near the home of the boyfriend wanted for questioning in the death of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, whose body was discovered in a Wyoming…

DEVELOPMENT. NOT MANY PLACES LIKE THIS ON THE WEST SHORE OVER 50 ACRES OF PEACE AND QUIET LAND TO GROW ON ITS OWN PERSONALLY. I AM HAPPY THAT THE TOWNSHIP. NEED THIS. JUST BENE O OF THE…

The efforts of a local scout helped beautify a local nature preserve as part of his Eagle Scout project. Gento Shimamura, a high school student from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, recently restored markers and installed an observation…

AT Conestee Nature Reserve, each season has its own attractions. In the spring, herons nest in the treetops while ducklings splash among the marsh grasses. Summer camps and fall field trips bring young people closer to the natural world,…

Yolo County held a meeting this week to discuss design plans for a new visitor center and trail expansion at Cache Creek Nature Preserve. In April 2000, the Cache Creek Conservancy, located off County Road 20 in Woodland, undertook one of…

SAFETY HARBOUR, Fla. — Many of us are looking for ways to stay active while maintaining a safe distance from others. That's why Sarah Phinney started a "Walking Club" to highlight some hidden, and less hidden, trails and parks across Tampa…

“Art of Nature,” the Blue Heron Nature Preserve's annual art exhibit,…

To create a comprehensive inventory of marine species in the Blue Cavern Point Nature Preserve on Santa Catalina Island, USC Dornsife researchers dove into kelp forests, scoured museum archives, and came face to face with face with a great…

RAY, Ohio - A retired geologist works to maintain an important piece of Ohio history. Jim Meacham is a volunteer and president of Friends of Leo Petroglyphs. They help maintain the Lion Petroglyphs and Nature Preserve in Ray, Ohio. The…

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Midland Daily NewsJune 16, 2021 1of8A baby raccoon perches on a tree stump at the McLean Nature Preserve. (Photo!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) - Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said three people drowned in the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve over the weekend. Rajeev Philip traveled to the University of South Florida with one…

Thinkstock photo credit ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) - The City of St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department has completed new projects at Boyd Hill Nature Reserve. Photo credit: stpeteparksrec.org/ The projects include the…

RUSKIN, Florida - In the far west of Ruskin, you'll find one of the area's hidden gems. Cockroach Bay Nature Reserve is so pristine that you would hardly know any fossils were unearthed there.RELATED: Ruskin's Camp Bayou Shines a Light on…

MCLEAN, VA - With more and more people coming out to enjoy the parks in the spring and summer, the Fairfax County Park Authority is reminding visitors to help protect Scott's Run Nature Preserve.Scott's Run Nature Reserve, located two…

By David Pendered As the artist wrote of her work recently unveiled at Blue Heron Nature Preserve: “My piece is about the need for people to find a way home to a safe and secure space. Art by artist Sachi Rome…

Jeannette Little is not worried about decomposition. She finds solace in returning to Earth quickly - from ash to ashes and dust to dust. “My mind will be gone,” she said. When the recently…

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WAFF) - If you love the great outdoors, we've got some great news for you!There are now an additional 248 acres of Green Mountain Nature Preserve in Huntsville for explorers to enjoy.A family in Huntsville who donated…

Many of us are looking for ways to stay active while staying a safe distance from others. That's why Sarah Phinney created a “walking club” to highlight some hidden and less hidden trails and parks…

Music area Children can discover music in the natural playground.…

After deciding to dramatically reduce access to Foothills Park last month, Palo Alto officially agreed on Monday to further revise the rules for entering the scenic nature reserve and to allow free entry to local students, veterans. and…

Join Cache Creek Conservancy for the 24th Annual Backyard Bird Count taking place this President's Day weekend. Cache Creek Nature Preserve, at 34199 County Road 20 west of Woodland, will be open Feb. 12 through Feb. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4…

Cache Creek Conservancy is planning the 24th Annual Big Garden Bird Count on President's Day weekend. The Cache Creek Nature Reserve, located at 34199 County Road 20 in Woodland, will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Monday,…

Associated press CHARLOTTE - A crack in a gasoline pipeline dumped more than a million gallons into a North Carolina nature preserve, more than four times the size initially reported by a company, according to a…

With the death of John Knouse on January 9, Athens County lost a driving force for local land protection and…

AUSTIN, Texas - As people continue to settle in Texas and cities like Austin, San Antonio and Dallas face rapid growth and development, maintaining green spaces in these urban areas becomes more important. than ever. What would you like…

A new 50-acre nature reserve in Anderson seeks to protect the state's wildlife, native vegetation and history. Red-tail Land Conservancy Hidden Canal Nature Preserve, located along the White River across from Mounds State Park,…

A 577-acre farm along Octoraro Creek in Chester County will become a publicly accessible nature preserve under a $6.6 million land deal by the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, in partnership with the Oxford Area Foundation.Although…

By Kelley V Phillips— Muncie, IN — Muncie-based Red-tail Land Conservancy, located at 125 E. Charles St., Suite 200, Muncie, has announced the creation of Hidden Canal Nature Preserve, a 50-acre…

The state's newest nature reserve is a 338-acre hilly hideaway a few miles from the largely forested Kentucky River with a beautiful stream running through it and the potential to restore endangered plants and rare mussels.…

The trail passes a few yards from the shores of Lake Michigan on one side and Little Lake on the other. Photo by Len Villano. When I was younger I thought the woods were home to fairies and elves. Even now, the joy of…

CAMBRIDGE, NY (NEWS10) - In October, Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) has announced the official opening of its Featherweald Nature Reserve in Cambridge. From two miles of wooded trails to scenic views of the Hoosic River, this new…

The citizen staff A nature preserve with a hiking trail leading to a lookout over Lake Owasco is now open to visitors in the town of Niles.The Finger Lakes Land…

Reading time 3 minutesTurkey Creek - photo by Pat Byington, Bham NowThe land at the entrance to Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, the 'gateway' to the popular recreation area, now belongs to the Town of Pinson, thanks to a win-win land swap…

Turkey Creek in northern Jefferson County is home to not only one, but three endangered fish species, one of which cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. Meanwhile, the nature reserve just north of Birmingham that bears the same…

Many of us are looking for ways to be active while staying socially estranged from others. That's why Sarah Phinney has created a "walking club" to highlight some hidden and less hidden trails across Tampa Bay that are great places for…

Buckhead's Blue Heron Nature Reserve is hosting a virtual exhibit by Alison Hamil, its artist-in-residence, from September 12 to December 7. “Between,” an exhibition of watercolor-style images created with digital media, will…

Turkey Creek – photo by Pat Byington, Bham Now Looking for outdoor education programs this school year? the Turkey Creek Nature Reserve (TCNP) and Southern Environmental Center (SEC) have options for students at home during the…

Atlanta has dozens of hidden gems inside the city that many may not have known existed. Often times, these places are put on the back burner or never even heard of them due to the allure of larger and more touristy attractions. This…

HARRISVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Medina County's newest nature area - the Bluebell Valley Nature Preserve - is slated to open to the public around October 1, once the improvements are complete. As part of a 2002 wetland mitigation and stream…

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the history's timestamp to see when it was last updated. HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Social distancing forces many people to stay…

Photo by Maddy Schierl. If you are looking for a hike to take you Little house in the meadow in the magical fairy woods less than three miles away, the Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve is the perfect place to start.…

Blue Heron Nature Reserve staff, volunteers and supporters gather at the Old Dam to celebrate the nature reserve's 20th anniversary. Front row, left to right: Jackson Tilgner, Ellen Wickersham. and Melody Harclerode. Bak row,…

Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Buckhead has appointed architect and INtown columnist Melody Harclerode as its new executive director. This 30-acre green space on Roswell Road has just completed a 3-mile walking trail known as the…

Left to right, Blue Heron General Manager Melody Harclerode chats with Park Pride's Allison Barnett. (Phil Mosier) Blue Heron Nature Preserve appointed a new executive director shortly after completing its internal Blueway…

The Executive Director of Blue Heron Nature Preserve is retiring after three years and many more in other service roles at Buckhead's green space. Kevin McCauley said he will "stay involved" as the board looks to hire a new…

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Buckhead's Blue Heron Nature Preserve said it will complete its internal Blueway Trail system by the end of the year after hitting a fundraising goal of $750,000. A second phase of the project, which will connect the trail to…

GALVESTON — In 1978, an oil company called Aminoil drilled a 7,500-foot-deep well into the heart of a 207-acre stretch of coastal prairie here, nestled between Stewart Road and West Bay.After the well turned out to be a dry hole, the…

Eric Curl | [email protected] in western Savannah on land owned by Chatham County, the 641 acres of forest and wetlands known as the Blue Sky Preserve serve as a haven for wildlife and nature lovers. But back downtown,…

Blue Heron Nature Preserve plans to restore 2.5 acres of wetlands on its Buckhead property with a $71,000 grant and other funding the nonprofit recently received. Blue Heron was chosen from 250 applicants nationwide to receive…

Blue Heron Nature Preserve has opened a new solar-powered research facility — featuring beehives, an amphibian farm, and more — nestled between homes on Land O' Lakes Road. Blue Heron plans for organizations housed on the reserve…

The future of Blue Heron Nature Preserve lies in the trails that connect it to other green spaces like Chastain Park and PATH400, says executive director Kevin McCauley. "It's really about connecting us all in a way that we've…

The Blue Heron Nature Preserve, located at 4055 Roswell Road, added 4 acres, hoping to eventually connect to trails connecting city parks. The Blue Heron Nature Preserve is adding 4 acres as part of an expansion that could…