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Jun 30
4 min

The Plasticity of Hope: Celebrating World Oceans Day

The first six months of 2020 feel like a decade. Given the global pandemic of Covid-19, we recognize that we are biologically connected. ...

Heather White

May 15
1 min

Quote of the Day: Wild Mercy & The Healing Power of Public Lands

I hope we emerge from this pandemic with a newfound understanding of the healing power of nature and and renewed commitment to the wild.

Heather White

May 7
1 min

Cabin Fever? Take these Five Digital National Park Tours for a Nature Break

Originally posted in MindBodyGreen on May 7, 2020. Check out these 5 digital park tours to help reduce anxiety and cabin fever.

Heather White

Apr 22
2 min

Reset to Green: Earth Day's 50th Anniversary Offers Extraordinary Opportunity

Published in the Montana Standard on 4/22/20. How the lessons from Covid-19 can help us Reset to Green and tackle climate change.

Heather White

Apr 20
3 min

Celebrating Gaylord Nelson: Earth Day Turns 50

Earth Day turns 50 this week. Let's celebrate its founder Gaylord Nelson and ground conservation work in mutual respect.

Heather White

Mar 24
1 min

Life in the Time of Social Distancing

Originally published on Thrive Global. Five revelations during social distancing. Hint: I am not Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Heather White

Mar 5
2 min

Be astonished.

Mary Oliver's words are crisp, inviting, and provoking. Being in nature can reduce "eco-anxiety." What we want to protect can heal us.

Heather White

Feb 21
1 min

Attention Adults: Step Away from Your Computer & Get Outside

Adults need to go outside and play, too. Five easy ways to connect to nature, no matter where you live. Published in Thrive Global.

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