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Petaka, a female puma standing on a ridge on Estancia Laguna Amarga, Torres del Paine, Chile

Nearby Nature Project / 30

On April 17, 2026April 18, 2026 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

I published Nearby Nature Project /29 more than 10 months ago. Since then, we traveled 5 weeks through Norway, where receding glaciers and melting permafrost = good reminders that we shouldn't take Nature for granted. Nature is more than something that's there when we need a pick-me-up or photos/videos for our social channels. Canmore Close …

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Great blue heron striding through tall grass on the edge of a lake, something to eat in its beak

Nearby Nature Project / 29

On June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

In this edition of Nearby Nature Project, I write about Canada's 2025 wildfire season, link to articles about Nature connectedness and provide an update on my ongoing birding, wildflower, wildlife and gardening Nearby Nature Projects.

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On April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and WellnessLeave a comment

Welcome to the latest issue of the Nearby Nature Project! Over 25 years ago I learned that fostering my relationship with Mother Nature is essential to my well-being. So I garden, walk, hike, cycle, kayak or otherwise spend time with Nature, just about every day. I’m not alone in discovering that being outside is good …

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canada jay perchec in a larch tree in winter

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On February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

This edition of Nearby Nature Project highlights 2025 as United Nations' International Year of Glacier Preservation, including two glacier photography exhibits.

vertical pan intentional camera movement photograph of golden larch trees

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On October 23, 2024January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness1 Comment

Golden larch, yellow and orange leaves, frost and snow are the main ingredients in the annual tug-of-war between fall and winter.

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