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Green spaces are important for us.

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Earth Day Pledge: ‘Vitamin G’ Everyday

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…

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April 19, 2021

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Laughing with the Lizards

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…

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October 31, 2020

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A Visit to the Mountain

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…

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August 10, 2020

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Trees for Girls

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…

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July 12, 2020

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Wilderness Therapy

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…

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July 1, 2019

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Why Kids Need Nature in Urban Areas

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…

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June 16, 2019

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Amazing Healing Power of Nature

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…

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June 9, 2019

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Kids and Bees: Young scientists at work

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…

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June 1, 2019

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Bringing Nature to Prisons

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…

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May 26, 2019

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Permanent Effects of Outdoor Play

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…

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May 18, 2019