PALISADES PARK — Marcy Miller rested her head gently on the California palm tree, tears welling in her eyes as she embraced the trunk, memories of her now deceased father, once a worker in a lumber ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Shana Tinkle, right, and Tasha Hipple each embrace a tree for 60 seconds ...

It seems Kenyans have had enough of the tree-hugging challenge, inspired by environmental activist Truphena Muthoni. In early 2026, Kenya witnessed an unusual wave of ordinary citizens embracing trees ...

JERUSALEM -- Since embracing family and friends is off-limits these days because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority say people can find comfort in a different way by ...

For many people, loneliness is the toughest part of self-quarantine. For those living alone, going without company and physical contact for a long period of time can take a serious toll on their ...

Meet 21-year-old Truphena Muthoni, who broke a Guinness World Record for hugging a tree for an extended period. The environmental conservationist hugged the tree at Michuki Park in Nairobi on Saturday ...