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Jan 14

Insurrection & Anxiety: A Teenager Shares Her Perspective on January 6th

I never thought I would witness a coup before my eighteenth birthday. I honestly thought my biggest problem this year would be managing t...

The Children, They Know: Gen Z & Climate Anxiety

Heather White

Jan 5

The Children, They Know: Gen Z & Climate Anxiety

You might be surprised what Gen Z thinks & how much they know about the climate crisis. Listen - really listen - to what they are saying.

Systemic Racism & Sustainability: How We Move from Talk to Action

Heather White

Dec 17, 2020

Systemic Racism & Sustainability: How We Move from Talk to Action

Systemic racism infiltrates every aspect of who we are and how we interact with each other. We center equity in sustainability.

Moving from Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action through a Family Plan

Heather White

Nov 15, 2020

Moving from Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Action through a Family Plan

MindBodyGreen article. Easing Eco-Anxiety through the creation of a Family Eco-Action Plan.

Heather White

Oct 21, 2020

Pando: A Metaphor for Connection

Pando, the world's largest living organism, is a scientific marvel and a powerful metaphor for human connection.

Watching Sunsets, Stargazing & Moving Forward on Climate Action

Heather White

Oct 13, 2020

Watching Sunsets, Stargazing & Moving Forward on Climate Action

Gazing at the stars near Ennis reminded me of the wonder and tenacity needed for climate action.

How to Fight the "Freeze" Response of Eco-Anxiety and Move into Action

Heather White

Oct 9, 2020

How to Fight the "Freeze" Response of Eco-Anxiety and Move into Action

Eco-anxiety can create a freeze response. Action creates hope and momentum.

The Extroverts' Dilemma: Surviving 6 Months of Stay-at-Home-Orders

Heather White

Sep 20, 2020

The Extroverts' Dilemma: Surviving 6 Months of Stay-at-Home-Orders

The Extroverts Dilemma - Strategies on How to Stay Sane During 6 Months of Quarantine

Our Brave New World: 5 Strategies to Help Gen Z Deal with "Eco-Anxiety"

Heather White

Aug 4, 2020

Our Brave New World: 5 Strategies to Help Gen Z Deal with "Eco-Anxiety"

Eco-anxiety is wreaking havoc on Gen Z. Here are 5 ways to give them hope.

The Plasticity of Hope: Celebrating World Oceans Day

Heather White

Jun 30, 2020

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. ...

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

Heather White

May 15, 2020

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.

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

Heather White

May 7, 2020

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.

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

Heather White

Apr 22, 2020

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.

Celebrating Gaylord Nelson: Earth Day Turns 50

Heather White

Apr 20, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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.

Attention Adults: Step Away from Your Computer & Get Outside

Heather White

Feb 21, 2020

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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