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Pollen Mix as seen through a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. “Bring questions into this space [the...

A visitor gazes in awe at the massive cross-section of an ancient Redwood tree, showcasing its intricate growth rings and immense size....

Winter sunlight filters through bare branches at Wood Lake Nature Center, captured by David Motzenbecker. Each year at this time our...

"I do not go to the forest to be alone. I go to be with the ones who speak without human words." ~ FIA & KAI SKYE Forest in the morning...

In this post we will explore how to forest bathe, whether alone or with a guide. We will touch on different forest bathing activities,...

‘Work’ is currently changing before our eyes. The COVID-19 pandemic has made many rethink their relationship to work. People are...

*UPDATED - NOVEMBER 2023 * A group gathers on a wooden dock at Wood Lake, preparing to embark on a forest bathing walk amidst lush...

Insights into the state of interdependence between humanity and the planet.

A serene view of B'Dote, a revered Dakota sacred space, where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet. As those who follow me know, I...

FRUSTRATION, THEN AWAKENING I remember it distinctly. My heart was beating fast, the palpitations rampant in my chest. The day I quit my...

I’m a fan of Ryan Holiday and his Daily Stoic endeavor. Today’s thought was both a challenge and a provocation to think deeper about...

I am lucky and privileged to be able to write this missive from a warm, dry home. As I type, I am able to glance outside and be subsumed...

Have you ever stopped to consider why our thumbprints look like tree rings? Why our nervous system resembles tree branches or lightning?...

Hailing from Minnesota, one thing seems clear – people here love going ‘up north’ to their cabins. This seems to hold true for our upper...

The Coronavirus has ushered us into a brave new world, affecting every aspect of our society. People are the first priority, but it is...

Forests have existed for millennia. Like first responders, they offer reassurance, and by the power of their existence, help us to...

So, I just couldn’t resist writing this quick little bit about a band/album I discovered yesterday. The band’s name is Kiln, and the...

Do the words “hedge fund” and “forest” link together easily in your mind? If not, you’re not thinking broadly enough about how...

We will realize that our green spaces play a significant role as the guardians of our mental health.

The Benefits of Forest Bathing are showcased in this informative post.