What exactly are “Moon Trees”? During the 1971 Apollo 14 mission, nearly 500 tree seeds rode with astronaut Stuart Roosa. Each astronaut was allowed to bring one personal item with them into space, and much to the delight of the U.S Forest services, Stuart chose to bring tree seeds with him into orbit. Roosa had […]
These “Galaxy Flowers” Hold The Universe In Their Petals
Celestial Petals Are Perfect For Flower Gazing Nature is just amazing. From Skeleton flowers which turn completely translucent when it rains, to a crooked forest – it seems to have it all! These flowers, which are being dubbed “galaxy flowers” seem to offer the same sense of wonder and amazement. The scientific name of the […]
Bark: An Intimate Look at the World’s Trees
Tree´s: Beautiful on the inside, and on the outside. A French photographer by the name of Cedric Pollet has the lovely job of traveling around the world, and taking photos of the most beautiful bark he stumbles upon. Perhaps it is the job of a photographer to zoom in on life´s small details and make […]
This 100-Seat Tree Church Was Constructed With Living Trees
A Living Breathing Monument The Tree Church in New Zealand was created by Barry Cox, and began as a project in 2011. The inspiration for the tree church came to Cox when he pondered a place that people could visit which would serve as a “retreat from society.” Indeed, this magical structure does just that […]
Going Green: How Nature & Design Can Change The World
Green Design Can Change The World Design is a signal of intention, and it plays a crucial role in ensuring a greener future for all. Often times, products are created with the intention to be used until discarded thus generating unnecessary waste. Have you heard of the concept of cradle-to-cradle design? The cradle to […]
Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds: What to plant to help pollinators
Bee-friendly to your local pollinators! Bees are extremely valuable, and we rely on them to pollinate a large portion of the world´s plants. Almost everything we eat is because of the hard work of bees. In recent years, bee populations have been severely declining. Here´s how you can do small things to help! Whether […]
The Magical Beauty of Land Art and it´s Connection the Environment
“We often forget that WE ARE NATURE. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves.” – Andy Goldsworthy Land art or Earth art is a type of movement that involves the use of a natural landscape or natural […]
This is our home: How to Make Earth Day Every Day
“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” ― Henry David Thoreau, Each year on April 22nd, Earth day is celebrated and recognized. This special day was officially recognized in 1970, following a series of protests and grassroots movements which sought to bring attention […]
This Cathedral Is Made Entirely Of Living Trees
Where nature turns to art When you think of a cathedral, you probably think of a building with a stone facade, or something similar. Well, what if we told you that there´s a cathedral made of trees? Italian artist Giuliano Mauri has created and designed a beautiful Tree Cathedral (Cattedrale Vegetale) which now grows in […]
The Skeleton Trees in the Scorched Desert of Dead Vlei
A Sight To Behold Located inside of the Namib-Naukluft Park in Namibia is Dead Vlei. The name Dead Vlei is quite literally translated to mean ¨dead marsh or valley,¨ as it is located in a valley between two high dune peaks. It is found to be situated between the tallest dunes in the world, […]