Meeting artist Emma Barr was completely serendipitous and we were utterly amazed by her ability to pinpoint emotions, to speak of touching and inspiring topics and to eloquently express herself. In addition to being an extremely renowned mixed-media artist and painter in Whitehorse, she mentors youth through difficult periods in their lives and inspires them to trust in their artistic abilities.

It all started when I visited my grandmother in 2016 in Mbooni, Makueni County, Kenya.

Chelsey has a beautiful perspective on nature. Where one sees pine needles, cones, and branches, Chelsey sees art. She leaves her artistic signature all over Westwood Hills Nature Center, St Louis Park, Minnesota, for all to enjoy. Here is a day in her life.

Everyone should have a chance to realize that they love the outdoors. Unfortunately, not every community has the same access to the outdoors, and as a result these communities miss out on the opportunity to develop a love for nature. Here are four Community Nature Connection youth who are tackling this issue.

Imagine taking a photo of an unknown organism, posting it online and immediately having it identified by expert naturalists from around the world. iNaturalist is an online service that allows you to do just that.

Community Nature Connection highlights African American women and men that have and continue to make an impact in the environmental movement. #OutdoorEquity

The trouble with following a story about people and nature is that often peoples’ schedules don’t match the cycles of nature and the weather – and so (without a big budget) you have to make a guess as to what is the most important thing for your story and then just run with your decision, in the sheer belief that you can find a way to somehow make it work.

Chasing the fantasy-tale of a Moana-like mermaid legend in the heart of Palau.

Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS), aCommunity Based organization from Bangladesh celebrates the International Day for Disaster Reduction.

Amis de l’Afrique Francophone- Bénin (AMAF-BENIN) celebrates World Otter Day on Wednesday 31 May 2017 in Sô-Ava on Lake Nokoué.

Right now, on the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast of Italy, the Prince Enric’s team is making the final touches to its scientific ship called the Yersin. Then, next month, when the boat leaves Monaco’s harbour, it will mark the moment of a new era of ocean discovery and conservation – even if the world doesn’t know it yet.

Creative Animal Foundation has embarked on a 50-city United States tour with a mission to challenge 1 million people online and in person to live a more sustainable lifestyle… and they’re doing it all from a 203 sq.ft. tiny house on wheels!

He may live behind the walls of a magnificent palace, and in a country surrounded by the constructions of luxurious marinas, super yachts, fine villas; however, the Prince, himself, sees that none of this matters, if we do not look after the most precious thing of all – our planet.

Organized BioBlitz events bring scientists together with families, schools, and other community members to find and identify as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. These popular and fun events are opportunities for meaningful connections with nature and provide important contributions to species information.

The Salzburg Global program The Child in the City: Health, Parks and Play is part of the multi-year Parks for the Planet Forum, a series held in partnership with the IUCN and Huffington Foundation.

Yesterday, we were present for Celebrity TV star and environmental activist, Adrian Grenier’s inaugural speech inside the halls of the United Nations as the new Environment Goodwill Ambassador.

#NatureForAll’s newest partner, the storytelling project “Lost and Found”, works to bring to life the inspirational stories of those species that were thought extinct for at least a human generation but where subsequently rediscovered. Their goal is to change the conversations around conservation, away from doom and gloom, and towards more a positive message.