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Timeless Treasures: The Everlasting Appeal of Nature Study Guides Finders Books
Discover why these guidebooks have become staples that continue to thrive in their popularity with nature lovers. Environmental Education: The History of Nature Study Guides May Theilgaard Watts, the daughter of a landscape gardener, attended the University of Chicago for botany and ecology (graduating in 1918) and later attended the Art Institute of Chicago. May became involved with a group that worked on preserving the natural landscape in the Midwest. In the 1940s, she became […]
Antiquities Act Anniversary – June 8, 2024
The Antiquities Act was signed into law on June 8, 1906 and authorized all future presidents to protect historic landmarks or objects of “scientific interest” on public lands as national monuments. Since the Antiquities Act was passed, nine republican and nine democratic presidents have used the tool to protect nearly 160 important historical, archeological, or public lands across the nation. Many iconic landscapes were first protected under the Antiquities Act, such as Grand Canyon National […]
Happy Pub Day “Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies for the Rocky Mountains”
One of the smartest ways we can ensure we are moving towards a healthier Earth is to help create spaces for birds, bees, and butterflies. These species are a key part of nature, and Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies for the Rocky Mountains helps you turn your yard into an oasis for all of our pollinating friends. Available starting today in bookstores everywhere, this informative planning guide to Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees, and […]
Celebrate National Trails Day today!
Today is the 32nd annual National Trails Day when people all across the country unite to celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. It’s the perfect opportunity to set off on a local trail with others in your community. Find a local event and take the National Trails Day® pledge to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them. There’s something magical about being outdoors. Fresh air, birds singing, moving along a trail, or even just […]
Today is Earth Day 2024!
Americans celebrated Earth Day for the first time in 1970. It has since grown from that single bipartisan US government proclamation into a global day of recognition. It is a day to highlight the joys of the outdoors while staying focused on the need to protect and restore the planet. Deforestation, nature loss, toxic chemicals, and plastic pollution are real threats to our health and nature. Here are a few ways to celebrate and participate today: Get outside Today is […]
Four Great Books Available Today!
Today, we are sharing a few book launches that include stellar stories, hikes, bites, and literal stars. Look for these titles wherever you buy your books, or you can buy them directly from AdventureKEEN.
Happy Pub Day “Good Morning Mother Nature”
We are so excited that Good Morning Mother Nature, Lucas Alberg’s and Megan Marie Myers’s newest book, is finally hitting bookstore shelves. The artwork in this children’s picture book is just as playful and inspiring as the words, which are heartwarming and encouraging. Good Morning, Mother Nature helps readers of all ages celebrate the great outdoors. Follow a chickadee at sunrise as it flits through the forest, wishing “good morning” to bears, beavers, deer, and […]
Mobilizing for Monuments Preview
Last year, The Conservation Alliance, Rivian, Flickr, and Nuestra Tierra embarked on a road trip from Colorado to California to advocate for the permanent protection of National Monuments. Meeting with local business leaders, elected officials, tribal leaders, on-the-ground champions, and recreationists, the M4MRoadTrip was an epic journey across the American West. The film will be released, in just 10 days, but you can go ahead and watch the full trailer on YouTube. We at AdventureKEEN […]
The Timeless Appeal of Sustainable Living: 50 Years Strong
Author Lloyd Kahn shared this in a blog post just a few years ago: “I’ve had such wonderful contacts with 20- to 30-year-olds recently. They want to figure out how to create at least some of their own shelter and food. They like what we were doing in the ’60s and ’70s. They’ve discovered The Whole Earth Catalog and Shelter—50 years later. I’ve been waiting for you guys! (Not to mention 3-year-old Maggie of San Francisco, whose favorite […]
Alaska’s public lands need your help!
Alaska’s fish, wildlife, and public lands need your help! Across the state, 28 million acres of BLM-managed public lands could soon be repurposed for extractive industrial development. We’re talking about public lands that feed over 100 Alaska Native communities, nourish incredible fish and wildlife biodiversity, and serve as massive carbon sinks for the planet. But RIGHT NOW, you can stand up to keep these landscapes safe. @BLMNational just opened a 60-day public comment period on […]
