The National Forest in Midlands is the first forest to be created at scale in England in 1000 years. The first tree in this rewilding initiative was planted 30 years ago and today the forest spans 200 square miles across three counties. The forest is not only home to habitat … [Read more...] about Midlands National Forest combines rewilding and community
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7 Tips to help LGBTQ parents navigate a new school
A new school year is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and challenging. For LGBTQ parents, back to school can mean new struggles with acceptance and inclusion. Psychology professor Abbie E. Goldberg researches LGBTQ parents’ relationships with schools and shares … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to help LGBTQ parents navigate a new school
Lost your ball over the fence? Belgian law gives you the right to retrieve it
Have you ever lost a ball because you’ve accidentally kicked it over the fence and into your unfriendly neighbor’s yard? Well, from the first of September, if this happens to anyone in Belgium, they’ll have the legal right to retrieve it (though this probably won’t temper the … [Read more...] about Lost your ball over the fence? Belgian law gives you the right to retrieve it
The Center for Women helps incarcerated women transition to life after release
The transition period after being released from prison, especially after a long sentence, can be a shock to the system. So much so that many previously incarcerated individuals backslide into offending again, either because they lack the support system that can help them regain a … [Read more...] about The Center for Women helps incarcerated women transition to life after release
Tattooed mummies allow Indigenous peoples to reclaim lost traditions
Thanks to advances in infrared photography, scientists are just beginning to learn about the significance and history of the age-old human practice of ornamenting ourselves with ink. These discoveries are allowing modern-day communities to recover aspects of their Indigenous … [Read more...] about Tattooed mummies allow Indigenous peoples to reclaim lost traditions