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How Wild Dirt built the "Whale Guardians", a Flow Trip Magazine Whale Issue, article: We set out to tell a big story. "Whale Guardians" originated as a comprehensive feature on Indigenous practices of whale conservation, informed by conversations with leaders and knowledge keepers from the Makah of Neah Bay, the Māori of Aotearoa, and voices connected to the Butchulla and Iñupiat communities. It was ambitious.

Whales are the largest mammals on Earth, yet encountering them in their natural habitat requires humility, skill, and preparation. This guide introduces the skills needed to safely and respectfully observe whales while minimizing human impact.

The Outset: The trail began innocently enough, a ribbon of dirt through pine and stone. The sun fractured through the canopy in shards of gold, lighting dust motes that spun like forgotten galaxies.

inrin-yoku in Japan, is more than just taking a leisurely stroll in the woods. It's about intentionally slowing down, tuning in to the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world, and allowing its calming effects to heal us. At Wild Dirt, we believe in the power of nature to heal. By using the Nature Triangle framework, we can approach nature as a nourishing force for our well-being, simple, profound, and essential.

Join Wild Dirt for a Fall Cleanup at Elmwood Parkway & River: A Chance to Connect with Nature and Give Back to Our Community: Event Details Location: Tyler Station; Backside at Polk and Elmwood Blvd. Day: Saturday, October 25th Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

The Nature Triangle: How a Little Green Time Each Day Changed Everything. Just like our bodies require different nutrients from different food groups, the Nature Triangle encourages us to experience various forms of nature in our lives

As I sipped my morning coffee, I left the treelined neighborhood of Elmwood and drove down Hampton Road in Dallas, Texas. Just off the corner of Kiest, I pulled off the cement streets and onto an earthen two-track lane that led me to the trailhead of the Kiest Conservation Area.

We all know the importance of a balanced diet, but what if the same principle applied to our relationship with nature? The Nature Triangle offers a new way to think about our exposure to the natural world.