Science ‘s Newest Miracle Drug is Free By Aaron Reuben

Science’s Newest Miracle Drug is Free By Aaron Reuben   A grassroots movement of physicians are prescribing time outdoors as the best possible cure for a growing list of ailments. Can they really convince big health care that free medicine is the way of the future? Read More

The Psychology of survival by Emily Sohn

The Psychology of Survival by Emily Sohn Meet the Woman Teaching the Psychology of Survival Nov 9, 2020 Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or […]

The Nature Prescription by Gretchen Reynolds

The Nature prescription Six all-natural (yet scientific) strategies for improving your mind and body Florence Williams went to the forests of Japan to uncover the science behind the health benefits of mother nature. For those of you without the time to travel deep into the Japanese wilderness, here are six quick, easy, and natural ways […]

Hiking IS Nature’s Therapy by Alicia Q Robert

Hiking IS Nature’s Therapy by Alicia Q Robert In today’s world of chaos and constant stimulation, it’s hard to quiet the mind and think. Getting into Nature offers a way to find some silence and clarity; and it’s an important tool to counter our standards of survival in society. The more and more pressure we […]

Exploring the Nature Pyramid by Tim Beatley

Exploring the Nature Pyramid by Tim Beatley I have long been a believer in E.O. Wilson’s idea of biophilia; that we are hard-wired from evolution to need and want contact with nature. To have a healthy life, emotionally and physically, requires this contact. The empirical evidence of this is overwhelming: exposure to nature lowers our blood pressure, […]

Feeling lonely? Too much time on Social Media may be why. By Katherine Hobson

Feeling Lonely? Too Much Time On Social Media May Be Why March 6, 20176:21 AM ET KATHERINE HOBSON For young adults, social media may not be so social after all. Among people in that age group, heavy use of platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram was associated with feelings of social isolation, a study […]

The Key Benefits of Outdoor Learning / Education for Children and Teens. by Plant a seed and see how it grows.

The Key Benefits of Outdoor Learning / Education for Children and Teens by the plant a seed and see what grows Foundation Our Foundation celebrates the benefits of outdoor learning for kids. Recent posts on educational staycation ideas, adventurous learning vacations for families and other outdoor inspirations for the spring, summer and even activities for the cold seasons put the proof in the pudding. But […]

How to Practice ‘Forest Bathing’ in a Park By Melissa Breyer

How to Practice ‘Forest Bathing’ in a Park By Melissa Breyer Updated October 18, 2019 The Japanese pursuit of shinrin-yoku uses trees and nature to heal oneself – here’s how you can do it even in a park.   Japanese “forest medicine” is the science of using nature to heal oneself of all that ails. […]