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Gifts from Sandy
I hope everyone is faring better from the effects of Hurricane Sandy as time passes. My neighborhood is slowly making progress. Dry wall, insulation, and sofas, all heavy with water, are being loaded into dumpsters. Downed limbs are being trimmed more »
Posted in Animals, Articles, Birds, Fall, Mammals, News, People and Nature, Photos, Plants, Story Bites, Trees, Weather and Sky
Tagged Benefits of Natural Disasters, Hurricane Sandy 2012, Hurricane Sandy Aftermath, Hurricane Sandy flooding, Hurricane Sandy gifts, Hurricane Sandy Lessons, Hurricane Sandy New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy New York, Hurricane Sandy power outage, Hurricane Sandy Recovery, Hurricane Sandy Relief, Hurricane Sandy wildlife, Inspiration from nature, Lessons from Hurricane Sandy, Natural Disasters, Rejuvenation from nature
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A Conifer Carol
With no refuge from the driving snow, freezing temperatures, and drying winds of winter, how do conifers, like pine trees, spruces, and hemlocks, manage to survive and even thrive? Join Kelly Rypkema by the fireside as she considers this question more »
Posted in Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Plants, Trees, Videos, Weather and Sky, Winter
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Hurricane Irene in New York
New York City experienced a rare weather event this weekend as Hurricane Irene swept the East Coast. Host Kelly Rypkema shares her personal observations and round-the-clock footage of the storm’s effects on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Posted in Fall, Nature by the Seasons, Summer, Videos, Weather and Sky
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Manhattanhenge
Manhattan becomes a Stonehenge of sorts on two special occasions each year. Host Kelly Rypkema points out when and where to catch the sun in this celestial light show.
Posted in Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Rocks and Earth, Spring, Weather and Sky
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