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Exhibit takes kids back to nature and healthy food
"Every time we eat fresh fruits or vegetables we are close to nature." Deborah Lahey's observation is the fodder for "Nature's LunchBox," a recently opened exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park. "We want to teach youngsters the way food connects people with nature," said Lahey, president and chief executive officer of the museum. "Nature's LunchBox" puts the spotlight on ...

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:00:35 -0700

WSD dedicates nature center in memory of former board member
The Wissahickon School District has renamed its nature center as the Frances "Boo" Crofton Nature Center, honoring the memory of a former school board member and longtime district volunteer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:08:34 -0700

Staveley Nature Reserve is Lottery winner
A POPULAR North Yorkshire nature reserve has been handed a half-million pound cash boost.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:20:40 -0700

Week with nature is a great educational tool
Thanks from Swainson's Warbler. Ditto from Bachman's Sparrow. A project designed to let kids get their hands dirty, stay in the woods, restore the environment and create future conservation leaders -- while helping a couple of little endangered birds in the process -- enjoyed a successful second run this summer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:05:58 -0700

State board wants Sacramento to reduce sewage in river
Sacramento may not be able to rely on nature to wash away its sewage problems much longer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:03:06 -0700