Noticing Nature in the Everyday

When you think about connecting with nature, it’s easy to picture grand overlooks with sweeping mountain views, entire weekends spent paddling on a serene lake, or long hikes through the forest where time melts away. These can be wonderful experiences, but they’re not the only way to appreciate and enjoy the natural world. Nature is

Summer Solstice

There’s something special about the summer solstice, even for those who don’t yet understand the ‘why’ of it. On the summer solstice, the sun reaches its furthest point from the equator, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year. This year, the Hudson Valley will enjoy over 15 hours of daylight as