Q&A with Dr. Tiara Moore – Part 2: BIMS Week, Journey Thus Far, Future State
Part of a two-part Q&A with Dr. Tiara Moore about Black in Marine Science
Week and her hopes for the future of the organization.
Top 5 Trees to Gather Around
The holiday season truly is a time for joy! It’s the perfect occasion to gather with friends and family to celebrate, rejoice and reconnect. While many of us love decorating our own fir trees at home, why not take it a step further and explore some truly unusual trees around the globe? From towering sequoias …
WELLBEING | How to Get Your Nature Fix In The Depths Of Winter
From combatting SAD to topping up our vitamin D levels, stimulating our creativity to reduced feelings of stress and anxiety, there are countless pieces of research citing the many benefits of spending time outside in winter, but knowing it’s good for us isn’t always enough to persuade us to get outside! As I write this …
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Celebrating Black in Marine Science and a New Partnership
We here at TNC in Washington are honored and excited to share with you a new partnership with Black in Marine Science (BIMS)—a premier nonprofit organization incorporated here in Washington that celebrates Black marine scientists, spreads environmental awareness, and inspires the next generation of scientific thought leaders. This partnership is led by the vision and …
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Creative Forest Thinning Reduces Fire Risk and Fosters Healthy Forests
The Nature Conservancy is working on a new and creative forest restoration
project on Cle Elum Ridge, called the “How Go Unit,” within the Central
Cascades Forest. This “selective thinning” project will reduce fire risk,
create healthy forests and support recreational access and natural habitat.