Wonder

“Together We Can Change the World”: A Tribute to Jane Goodall

The beloved primatologist was a beacon of hope, compassion, and love

By Michael Shapiro October 3, 2025

In this story: activism, science, Wonder, animals, conservation

This Land Is Your Land

A mother and daughter pedal across Wyoming as public lands hang in the balance

Text and photographs by Christine Peterson September 9, 2025

In this story: public lands, biking, hiking, Wonder, Kids' Corner

Miriam Peterson wears a turquoise helmet and rides on an unpaved road toward the camera with two other riders and the gray, rocky Oregon Buttes behind her.

How to Make Time Stand Still

Start with your local rose garden

By Gary Singh September 30, 2025

In this story: Wonder, gardening, urban planning, urban living, Joy

Thaw

A poem by Traci Brimhall

September 5, 2025

In this story: poem, Wonder

Close-up of snow-covered bulrush/cattails

Cavefish Might Lose Their Eyes, but They Gain So Much More

Some of their adaptations could hold clues for treating human conditions like obesity and diabetes

By Tim Vernimmen August 26, 2025

In this story: science, Wonder, fish, Gee Whiz

Behold the Luna Moth

This insect is so cool, it was featured on a postage stamp

By Chloe Martinez July 10, 2025

In this story: insects, Wonder

Close-up of a luna moth on a hand. Its face and antennae face the camera.

The Final Flight of a Queen

An aging bumblebee queen sparked a Facebook post that captured the hearts of millions

By Anne Readel June 5, 2025

In this story: bees, conservation, Wonder, science, Joy

How Recognizing Nature as an Artist Is Helping Protect It

Musicians are utilizing natural soundscapes to advocate for the conservation of fragile ecosystems

By Chloe Berge May 5, 2025

In this story: nature, wildlife, art, music, Wonder

A verdant cloud forest in Ecuador with clouds rising in the background

The Joys of the Path Most Traveled

One writer rediscovers awe thanks to an old forest friend

By Cara Benson May 1, 2025

In this story: nature, Awe, Wonder, Joy

Illustration shows a woman in a coat with her hands over her heart. Her head blends into the mountain and forest behind her.

Neurodivergent People Find Solace in Wild Places

And the planet benefits from it

By Chloe Martinez April 6, 2025

In this story: hiking, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, accessibility, Wonder

Illustration shows two hands in the air, flowers, birds, and abstract images

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