diff --git a/docs/installation.md b/docs/installation.md
index a1119c466..8677a1715 100644
--- a/docs/installation.md
+++ b/docs/installation.md
@@ -58,15 +58,15 @@ Stable releases of PlantCV are available through both the [Python Package Index
 `conda` through the [conda-forge channel](https://conda-forge.org/).
 
 #### Installing Conda <a name="conda"></a>
-First install `conda` if you do not already have it. We recommend using the [Miniconda](https://conda.io/miniconda.html),
-but the full [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/download/) distribution will also work.
+First install `conda` if you do not already have it. We strongly recommend using [Miniforge](https://conda-forge.org/download/).
 
 If you are new to conda environments, check out this [Getting Started with Conda Guide](https://conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/getting-started.html).
 
 !!! note 
     Additional instructions for Windows users:
 
-    Windows users will need to install a Linux terminal to install and use PlantCV. We recommend using Anaconda Prompt which comes with Anaconda and Miniconda. 
+    Windows users will need to install a Linux terminal to install and use PlantCV. We recommend using Miniforge Prompt
+    which comes with Miniforge.
     
     Alternatively, Windows users can download [Git for Windows](https://gitforwindows.org/). This option requires users to add conda to their `.bashrc` file. See this helpful [guide](https://discuss.codecademy.com/t/setting-up-conda-in-git-bash/534473) for setting up conda in Git Bash. 
 
diff --git a/environment.yml b/environment.yml
index b5ccb419a..8cc7a14ca 100644
--- a/environment.yml
+++ b/environment.yml
@@ -28,4 +28,3 @@ dependencies:
 
 channels:
   - conda-forge
-  - defaults