nature Archives - The Pitt News

Great horned owls make Schenley Park their home

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

Local bird enthusiasts have flocked to Schenley Park to see a new family of great horned owls that have made the park their home. As observers come to the park to catch a glimpse of the family dynamic, wildlife experts advise maintaining a respectful distance from the birds.

Opinion | Small eco-friendly changes can make a big impact

By Abigail Dobry, Senior Staff Columnist • March 25, 2024

Environmental improvements typically include large scale projects and investments, but there are many small changes I make in my day-to-day life that keep me hopeful about the future of our planet.

Opinion | Nature can reclaim — but only if we let it

By Grace DeLallo, Assiatant Opinions Editor • April 5, 2023

Nature has always given us the necessary pieces to make life livable, yet in how we live our modern lives, we are making our planet unlivable.

Opinion | Prioritize green during the move-in blues

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 25, 2022

Amid the move-in blues, make sure to take advantage of the green spaces in our grey city.

Opinion | We really need to get outside

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • June 15, 2021

Long, uninterrupted amounts of time spent indoors without access to nature impacts both physical and mental health.

The Green Space | How I Fell in Love with Nature

By Sarah Stager, Contributing Editor • October 29, 2020

I believe that anyone can learn to love nature, and that it’s incredibly beneficial to your mental and physical health to try.