Category: Nature
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What birds are chirping outside your window?
By: Christina Silvestri As spring comes to the East Coast, we wake up to warm weather, sunny shorelines, and birds chirping. Many of us may not put much thought into who is singing the songs that awaken us in the morning. Putting a face or beak to a song is a great way to impress…
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5 Hiking Trails to Visit This Spring in Connecticut
By: Brynn Murphy Springtime is one of the most popular seasons to go on hikes with the warm weather and the flowers in bloom. We found some of the best hiking trails in Connecticut to check out this spring! Photo: CT.gov The first hiking trail on the list is located right near Quinnipiac University in…
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Winter Wildlife in New England
By: Grace Brogioli New England is famous for its bipolar weather. One day it can be below the freezing point, while others it can be in the 40s sometimes in the 50s on winter days. You never know what the weather will be like when living in New England, especially in the winter. Even though…
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Food Waste: Environmental Impacts of Thanksgiving
By: Grace Brogioli Thanksgiving is a day filled with great joy, food, and laughter. While this is a holiday that we all enjoy, there are environmental impacts that we don’t tend to think about. The main environmental impact of this holiday is food waste. Food waste is relatively simple to understand; it is just food…
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Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
By: Christina Silvestri Let’s face it, turkey is never the dish people are most excited to dive into on Thanksgiving. It’s always the more flavorful sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, and yams that steal the show. I remember one Thanksgiving as a kid, I only ate mashed potatoes and apple sauce all day. If…
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Nature Walks: How nature can revitalize our mental state during the fall
By: Grace Brogioli The middle-end of fall is a notorious transitional period where the temperature fluctuates weekly. It can be nice and sunny one day, then bitter and cold the next. It’s also a super busy time for a lot of people. Whether you are a student or are working a full-time job, it can…
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Pumpkins: Why are these crops such a fall staple?
By: Bridget Keohane When one thinks of fall, most likely an image with a pumpkin pops into their head…but why? Pumpkins have been around for thousands of years, yet they only seem to be under the spotlight in September, October, and November. Photo: Bridget Keohane According to the University of California, scientists believe pumpkins originated…
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How to Preserve our Beach Environments
By: Brianna Powers Beaches located along the East Coast of the United States not only provide us with natural beauty, an area of relaxation, and sensory stimulation, but are home home to a tremendous amount of ecosystems. Unfortunately, these coastal environments are threatened by an array of factors. These factors include, erosion, rising sea levels,…
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What types of marine life are native to the East Coast?
By: Grace Brogioli Along the East Coast, there are several marine species. Most notable are sharks (especially the Great White), a variety of seals, whales, dolphins, fish, and several types of crabs. Along the East Coast, some people are scared of marine life while others are fascinated by it. As mentioned, White sharks are prevalent…
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Beach Erosion: Where Are Our Beaches Going?
By: Grace Brogioli All along shores of the East Coast, many prominent northern summer places like Cape Cod and Long Island are being affected by beach erosion. Erosion is a gradual process in which sediments are worn away or destroyed. This is happening on many beaches along the coast. What some people often think about…
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