First ‘Public Nature Library’ in the U.S. Offers ‘Immersive’ Experiences with 1-Mile Hiking Loop on a 15-Acre Campus; People, September 29, 2026

Natalia Senanayake, People; First ‘Public Nature Library’ in the U.S. Offers ‘Immersive’ Experiences with 1-Mile Hiking Loop on a 15-Acre Campus

The 33,000-square-foot Anythink Nature Library in Thornton, Colo., officially opened its doors to the public in August

"A “one-of-a-kind” library officially opened its doors to the public last month — and it’s on a mission to promote environmental education while also serving as a destination for interactive nature experiences. 

Anythink Nature Library in Thornton, Colo., officially became the “first public nature library” in the U.S. when it opened its doors on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to a press release from the library. 

While the location boasts a 33,000-square-foot library filled with educational books and materials, it also offers “immersive indoor and outdoor” experiences for visitors to connect with nature. 

Located outside of Denver, the entire destination sits on a 15-acre campus next to Thornton’s  140-acre Aylor Open Lands. The property boasts a one-mile hiking trail loop with a “storytelling circle,” specialized gardens and a “mud exploration pit.”"

Late Night Is Skeptical of A.I. Leaders Self-Regulating; The New York Times, October 1, 2026

 Trish Bendix, The New York Times; Late Night Is Skeptical of A.I. Leaders Self-Regulating

“Sure, we don’t need laws! I’m sure we could trust these guys,” Jordan Klepper said of technology executives on “The Daily Show,” after Trump asked them to police themselves.

"President Trump met with tech leaders on Tuesday, with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos among the attendees who signed a voluntary agreement to adopt A.I. safety policies. “They’re really going to be policing each other,” Mr. Trump said on Tuesday afternoon outside the White House.

Jordan Klepper likened the White House luncheon to “the last supper if everyone there believed they were the son of God” on Wednesday’s “Daily Show...

“Look at this signature: Donald J. Trump, President of the ‘Unites States.’ Could there ever be a better metaphor for this presidency than misspelling ‘United States’ on a document about ‘super intelligence?’” — JIMMY KIMMEL"