Wellness & nature

Governor Cuomo has partnered with the meditation app Headspace in order to give New Yorkers another outlet to help with mental health issues during the coronavirus pandemic. "We can’t underestimate the extreme emotiona...

Even during this challenging time, it's spring and that means there are still signs of new life! In its fluffiest, most adorable form: newly hatched penguin chicks. Along with its general animal updates, The Bronx Zoo...

If you're on the hunt for a little extra greenery in your day, this map from the NYC Parks Department shows where every single tree on NYC streets is planted. The NYC Street Tree Map is the "the world’s most accurate a...

To help encourage social distancing, the NYC Parks Department has launched a new platform called "Parks at Home." Although NYC Parks are still open are people are allowed to get some fresh air each day, some are still...

Although The Bronx Zoo is closed to the public, the dedicated zookeepers are still there caring for the animals everyday. And lucky for us, they've been posting the most adorable updates on their Instagram! It's such a...

Walk around the magnificent ‘rose city’ without having to get up from your chair. You’ve probably seen the iconic facade of The Treasury in movies, and almost definitely on multiple Instagram feeds in the past few year...

New Yorkers were always a little more high-strung than the rest of the country (it's part of our charm!), but recent events have taken a toll on even the toughest of city dwellers. With fear of illness and job loss, an...

Did you know you can watch the Aurora Borealis from literally anywhere in the world? Many have always dreamed of seeing the northern lights up close, but it certainly won’t be happening any time soon, thanks to a certa...

The museum may be closed, but the education is still ongoing! Even though the American Museum of Natural History had to close its doors, they are still keeping the museum alive online. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm...

There have been a lot of unintended consequences from new coronavirus rules and regulations, and one very positive one has been its effect on the environment. With people all around the world (including NYC) staying in...