Nature Offers Cognitive Benefits
Nature rejuvenates us and improves our cognitive functions, according to the study The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature by Marc G. Berman, John Jonides and Stephen Kaplan. During the course of the study that involved 38 University of Michigan students, a series of tests followed by a walk either in an urban environment or [...]
Greenpop – Join the Revolution
This July, Greenpop will work to reverse the effects of deforestation in Zambia by planting 5,000 to 10,000 trees in three weeks by voluntourists from around the world, local children and subsistence farmers. The event called Trees for Zambia gives back to those giving their time by offering workshops, speakers on climate change, deforestation and [...]
Internet Goes on Strike
Here’s what could happen – http://act.fightforthefuture.org/page/s/sopa-strike-modal
Quote of the Day
“I have learned this at least by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” – Henry David Thoreau
Save Audrey Rose
The Save Audrey Rose Fund is designed to bring girls into nature and realize their hopes and fears connected to the outdoors through a series of writing workshops. Contact undiscoveredwriter@gmail.com for more information.
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Nature Offers Cognitive Benefits
Nature rejuvenates us and improves our cognitive functions, according to the study The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature by Marc G. Berman, John Jonides and Stephen Kaplan. During the course of the study that involved 38 University of Michigan students, a series of tests followed by a walk either in an urban environment or [...]
Greenpop – Join the Revolution
This July, Greenpop will work to reverse the effects of deforestation in Zambia by planting 5,000 to 10,000 trees in three weeks by voluntourists from around the world, local children and subsistence farmers. The event called Trees for Zambia gives back to those giving their time by offering workshops, speakers on climate change, deforestation and [...]
Internet Goes on Strike
Here’s what could happen – http://act.fightforthefuture.org/page/s/sopa-strike-modal
