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What is Nature? Traditional Definitions of Nature in America

The American idea of “nature” is rooted in the vision of early settler-colonists as they crossed over to the Americas in the 1600 and 1700s. With many settler-colonists arriving from countries like England, the expanse of seemingly open space was shocking and exciting to the founders of colonies like Jamestown, Williamsburg, and later Boston andContinue reading “What is Nature? Traditional Definitions of Nature in America”

Earth Day Initiatives

In celebration of Earth day, there are hundreds of ways to get involved with environmental activism initiatives around the country. From everything as simple as picking up trash to taking photos of air quality, it is possible to strive for a greener earth in the midst of social distancing and COVID-19. The Earth Day themeContinue reading “Earth Day Initiatives”