Now Presenting: Brushy Fork Nature Coalition
by Chase Denny There is a new kid on the block, folks! Berea College is proud to present the newly established organization known as the Brushy Fork Nature Coalition (BFNC). …
If a Tree Falls…
by Trent Powell “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Of course! But even if people were …
Neuroscience in Nature
Civilization grows at an exponential rate, and our technologies and influence over the Earth is ever evolving. It is astounding how different things were 100, 50, even 25 years ago. …
Breathing Too Loudly
I don’t want anyone to hear me breathe too loudly. This is the thought that held me back from hiking for so many years. That held me back from doing …
10 Wonderful Words about Nature and Pictures at the Pinnacles
I am convinced that language is the most fascinating aspect of anthropological study. We can study a culture’s words and oral customs and make inferences about that culture’s historic development …
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Taking Nature for Granted
I have always been amazed at how we do not know what we are missing until we take the leap of faith and try out new things. As humans, we …
Winter Tree Identification
On March 3rd… we were joined by Dr. Sarah Hall, Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department at Berea College, for a winter tree identification session–the first of many …
Hoa Mai by Nhan Phan
Let the Plants be Your Video Camera It is clearer than a Conon EOS-1DX. I can see each and every detail without having to rewind the tape, since the memory …
Valentine’s Day
“I Tried” is Always Good There is something special in every month. When January is covered with the cold snow, February comes along and warms our heart with love.