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Three campers hiking up a rocky trail in a forest, one wearing a pink cap and carrying a walking stick, and the other in a wide-brimmed hat, and the third in a white bucket hat.

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SustainabilIty Scoop

February 24, 2023

Sustainability Scoop – Going Green in Winter

I continually seek ways to use less energy and shrink my carbon footprint. This has brought me ...

Group hiking in the woods early springtime in New York

Helpful Information, SustainabilIty Scoop

February 25, 2025

How Sustainable are We Being as a Family?

By Jason Samuel Sustainability is important. But how can we practice it in our daily lives? Here ...

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Nature Notes, SustainabilIty Scoop

October 31, 2024

Autumn’s Palette: The Why and How of the Fall Leaf

Why Leaves Change Color and How to Take Care of Them Sustainably This Fall By Jason Samuel, Camp ...

SustainabilIty Scoop

November 30, 2022

Bag Your Single-Use Habit

Single-use plastics are having a devastating impact on our environment. There is nowhere left on ...

SustainabilIty Scoop

Re-Purposing With a Purpose: No-Sew Tote Bag

Guess what today is! It’s International Camp T-Shirt Day! Wear your Nature Place T-Shirt ...

reusable utensil holder

SustainabilIty Scoop

Make Your Own Utensil Holder with Upcycled Fabric

Administrative Director, Ayla Dunn-Bieber, shares some sustainable knowledge and gives ...

SustainabilIty Scoop

The Sustainability Scoop: A Look Back and a Look Ahead

Ayla Dunn-Bieber recaps a year of sustainability, and gives us a taste of what’s to ...

SustainabilIty Scoop

The Clothes We Wear

Ayla Dunn Bieber gives us the scoop on clothing, fast-fashion, and the textile industry–and ...