New Growth, Old Wisdom
New pine growth in the northern forest—a quiet reminder of regeneration, seasonal cycles, and the resilience of nature.
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SDG 15
Examples of UN SDG 15: Life on Land in Action
SDG 15 aims to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This goal focuses on halting deforestation, combating desertification, halting the loss of biodiversity, and protecting endangered species. It encourages sustainable land management, the conservation of natural habitats, and the restoration of ecosystems that provide essential services, such as clean air, water, and food. SDG 15 underscores the need to combat climate change impacts on land and preserve natural environments for future generations. By protecting life on land, we ensure the health and resilience of ecosystems that support all life on Earth.
View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action here.
The Pine Cone That Wasn’t
The Weird and Wonderful Willow Pine Cone Gall: An Artistic Discovery.
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Split, Stack, and Settle In
There’s something deeply satisfying about the thunk of a wood splitter cutting clean through a log.
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Rhubarb Adventures: A Sweet and Tart Harvest!
What an adventure we've had with rhubarb this week!
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The Joys of Fresh Lettuce
As part of our community recreation, sustainable agriculture and food security program, one of the very first plants to go into our grow-beds this year…
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Northern Bog Violet: A Bloom in the Wetlands
The Northern Bog Violet (Viola nephrophylla or sometimes Viola adunca) is a delicate wildflower found across boreal and subalpine regions of North America, thriving especially…
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Home is Where the Tent Is
Laughter, Lore, and Land There's this sweet spot in the year, right now, as spring shakes off the last bits of winter and nudges us…
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Northern White Violet
Tucked quietly among mosses and ferns, the Northern White Violet (Viola macloskeyi) is one of the forest's most understated treasures.
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Rhubarb’s Spring Ascent
As spring takes hold, rhubarb makes its impressive ascent. Vibrant green leaves unfurl, reaching skyward, hinting at the delicious treats to come.
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