In the recent pandemic years, families, significantly children have been impacted by the challenges associated with urban living. The most pressing challenges include public health, access to free green spaces,…
This week, we got some yard work done. I was amazed at how much work there was to do to maintain the soil: We had to rake out the old…
Amazing life of #botanist Marianne North The life of a field #botanist is fascinating especially in the #tropics. One gets to visit #forests teeming with #plants and #animals. Every #valley…
Everyone has a favorite memory of the moon. Growing up in India when I was young, about 6-7 years old, I was not scared of the dark. Fear of the…
For my doctoral dissertation, I studied the understorey flora of an evergreen rain forest in the Western Ghats of India. Like every other tropical forest, the space was packed with…
Around the world, May is generally a warm month. #Flowers are in full bloom. #Animal families are growing, and then there is an #abundance of green and natural life all…
Engaging in Art about nature deepens the connection with nature and provides well being. Picture courtesy: Wikimedia commons We all have a unique, deep, connection with nature. It could be…
Contradictions abound about our choice of the location we live. We long for nature to relax, but we live crowded in the cities. Most human beings now live in the…
One sure way to get #children read a #book over and over again, make it a book a favorite book is to add a touch of humor. Etta Kaner has…
Over the weekend, we visited the mountains. It was exceedingly warm with bright sunshine. That was a good thing as we got to see flies, bees, butterflies, and birds flew…
I recently read a book that has everything this blog celebrates- #nature, #culture, #science, and #women. The book 111 trees by Rina Singh left me filled with wonder, silence, and inspiration. It…
Most of the world is under social isolation to manage the spread of the #COVID19 virus since February 2020. To protect the citizens and the spread of the virus, countries…
Engaging with nature is important for life long connection with nature. Courtesy Over the last few weeks, some readers requested more clarity on how to get children to engage with…
Walking under trees is beneficial in many ways. Picture courtesy Some of my best #friends have been old trees. Growing up in a city in India, I made friends with…
Healing properties of nature invite people to immerse in nature for rest and rejuvenation. When communities recognize the power of nature to heal, they begin to promote and protect the…
Building a lifestyle that includes interactions with nature everyday is critical for humans. Photo courtesy Interacting with nature is essential for a healthy life for adults and children. Being in…
Nature supports our creative expression by allowing our brain to relax. Photo courtesy In recent years, scientists have begun to study the link between creativity and nature. For generations, it…
We live in a paradox. On the one hand, we proudly uphold creativity, progress, and civilization that is built on human ingenuity. On the other, we distance ourselves from the…
Several studies have shown that being outdoors and interacting with nature has many benefits for people of all ages. In young children, it has multiple benefits, including cognitive, behavioral, and…
Playing outdoors is necessary for children. Picture courtesy As the urban neighborhood continues to expand and towns become assimilated into cities, the need for finding green spaces become critical for…
Playing in nature heals and provides lifelong benefits In recent decades, there has been a rapid change in the lifestyle of people all around the world. More than half of…
A group of 8-year old’s made history 9-years back. They designed experiments with bees and like scientists made a note of their observations and tested their own hypotheses. This blog…
Prison is one of the bleakest places created by humanity. It is sterile. Filled with fear, hostility, and anger. It is a hard place for people who did not know…
It is likely that millions of kids play outdoors every day, or at least a few times a week. In a recent survey in England, found that kids play outdoors…
Getting in contact with nature improves our mood picture courtesy Every Tuesday, in Toronto, a group of people gather in the front steps of an old building. They have sturdy…
Every parent in the western world is grappling with a strange problem- the need to entertain their children. Not only do they take care of the kids, they must also…
Trees are the life line of Earth in multiple ways The world needs trees. Trees improve our health and act as natural filters cleaning our air. Harmful pollutants and carbon…
Nature supports our life on the planet. Image courtesy Earth is incredibly rich and diverse. It is filled with species, minerals, and peoples. Together with everything, biological, geological, and other…
Image courtesy World over, people have developed different customs and habits to be in touch with nature. From ancient times, people have realized the benefits of being associated with the…
Alexander Von Humboldt- An environmentalist ahead of his times. Picture courtesy Wikipedia.com As a student, when one begins to study the environment outside of the textbooks, many nuances emerge. Resolving…
Interacting with nature brings numerous benefits. Picture courtesy Are you looking for ways to keep kids or yourself motivated? Drop your work and take a walk. Easiest way to connect…
Whenever we think of #ocean, we recall #waves and #shells. Almost everyone who visits the sea can lick the salty spray of the waves from their lips or fingers if…
