Ancient London oak hacked down by Toby Carvery owners could have lived ‘another few hundred years’ The ancient oak was on the edge of Whitewebbs Park, next to the Whitewebbs House Toby Carvery The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
A veteran’s fight for GI Bill benefits, how Chicago’s green river tradition began and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023
A 61-year-old tradition: How and why Chicago dyes the Chicago River emerald green The 61-year-old tradition is happening again this weekend a few hours before the start of the downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023
On the Blueway to Tipperary: nature and history on Ireland’s new kayaking routes Adding to the country’s network of traffic-free greenways, three new trails encourage paddleboarders and kayakers to explore by river, canal and lake The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022
Turn your lights out to help save the lightning bugs If you are a lightning bug fan who didn’t get tickets to this year’s Pennsylvania Firefly Festival in the Pennsylvania Wilds, you’re in good company. Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022