Tuesday

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

• Microsoft is helping plant 11 million trees

• Sunset of the day in Nebraska

• Feeling relaxed in just 5 minutes

• The easiest way to make local popsicles

Did You Know

The scent of ___ has been linked to lower stress levels. Even a short walk in the woods can help regulate your nervous system.

Scroll to the bottom for the answer.

Microsoft Is Helping Plant 11 Million Trees

Big climate goals can feel distant, but sometimes, the solutions are rooted in something simple: planting trees. In central India, a major reforestation project is underway, and it’s backed by Microsoft.

The Panna project will plant over 11 million native trees across 49,400 acres. That’s roughly the size of Washington, DC! These trees will help absorb 3 million tons of carbon dioxide over time, while also improving local water and soil health.

It’s not just about the climate. Local farmers are earning money from forest products like fruit and herbs, and learning new ways to grow crops using less water and fewer chemicals. The trees also bring back birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

This is Microsoft’s biggest carbon removal project in Asia so far. It shows how big companies can invest in nature, and how those investments can support real communities.

Sunset of the Day in Nebraska

Today’s sunset of the day is a Nebraska sunset, just as the day winds down. Leanne’s daughter Andrea caught this golden moment on the plains: sunflowers lining the dirt road, light pouring over the fields, and a quiet stillness that’s hard to put into words.

Thanks to Leanne for sending this in. If you’ve captured a sunset that made you stop and breathe a little deeper, we’d love to see it too!

These Cannabis gummies Keep Selling Out in 2025

If you've ever struggled to enjoy cannabis due to the harshness of smoking or vaping, you're not alone. That’s why these new cannabis gummies caught our eye.

Mood is an online dispensary that has invented a “joint within a gummy” that’s extremely potent yet federally-legal. Their gummies are formulated to tap into the human body’s endocannabinoid system.

Although this system was discovered in the 1990’s, farmers and scientists at Mood were among the first to figure out how to tap into it with cannabis gummies. Just 1 of their rapid onset THC gummies can get you feeling right within 5 minutes!

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Thank you to Mood for sponsoring The Canopy.

The Easiest Way to Make Local Popsicles

When the summer heat gets unbearable, your garden might hold the most refreshing fix. Fruits like berries, peaches, and citrus can be turned into cold treats, no plastic packaging or artificial flavors needed.

Frozen pops are a great place to start. Just blend fruit into a puree and freeze it in molds. For tart fruits like blackberries or gooseberries, add a little sweetener. For grown-up treats, try a fruit sorbet or granita. Both use similar ingredients but come out with different textures.

No fancy equipment? That’s okay. Most of these recipes only need a blender and a freezer. If you have yogurt on hand, swirl it with mashed fruit for homemade fro-yo pops.

Best of all, using what you grow helps reduce food waste, packaging waste, and grocery store trips. Small swaps like these can turn summer snacks into something tasty and sustainable.

Quick Picks:

From starry serenades to vibrant frogs and feathered friends, here’s this week’s Quick Picks to feed your curiosity and connect you with nature:

• 🪺 What birds sing at night?

• 🐸 New “blue” frog found in the Amazon

• 🌻 How to encourage wild birds in your garden

Reflections:

🌎 Did You Know: The scent of pine has been linked to lower stress levels. Even a short walk in the woods can help regulate your nervous system.

🌅 Sunset Of The Day: The sun can provide the most beautiful photography. That's why we're eager to see your favorite sunrise or sunset photos. Reply to this email with your best sun-based pictures for a chance to be featured!