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November 13, 2025 We need nature more than it needs us as humans. What I mean by that is, if Homo sapiens were to disappear from the face of the earth. Nature would thrive as it did billions of years ago. Cities would turn into natural theme parks, pets would turn feral, and vegetation would sprout across the entire earth. Moss would take over the streets, vines and flowers would climb concrete walls. Marine life would recover fully from all human fishing and destruction. E

October 18, 2025 Recently, I've spent a whole day with my closest childhood friends, playing volleyball, eating food, having good conversations about life, walking through the mall, and just enjoying every single bit of time we have together. I realize that small moments like these filled with laughter, smiles, and happiness, all come from a sense of balance, care, and dependence of one another. It made me realize how much people depend on each other without thinking about it

October 11, 2025 Fallen Cottonwood Trees The first glance of the wetlands was unreal, it was a whole new experience that bloomed inside my pilpuls. Every single plant started to change whether it was from colors, or leaves falling. But what stood out to me the most was how every single tree leaned in different directions. It reminded me of John Muir's "A Wind storm in the forest" on how he noticed that every tree moves its own way in the wind. Every tree has its own strength

September 20, 2025 Taking the first step into the wetlands is one of the most magical things. 100 feet away from you is a busy road, but what's in front of you is a place that makes you feel alive. The air smells damp and earthy, like the ground took a deep breath. The birds chirp like its communicating to the frogs nearby. And overhead is 70 feet tall cottonwood trees, giving me shade and protection, making me feel safe. Cottonwood trees Walking about 3 minutes into the trai

September 13, 2025, Alex Nguyen It only took me approximately five minutes to drive there, which is unusual because I have never heard of this park. There's a park right next to it called Utah Park, a park I would always go to as a little kid. And to mention, my high school is literally a street away. So I question myself: How did I miss this park my whole life? Jewell Wetlands Park sits right in the middle of Aurora, Colorado. It seems ordinary from the outside because it’s

Alex Nguyen 10/26/2025 I took about 30 minutes out of my day to walk around and appreciate the beauty of nature. Jewell wetlands has to be one of the most gorgeous places i have ever seen. I wanted to rant and talk about exploring nature, so here is a video.