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Forest Bathing: Twin Cities’ Hidden Oasis
Greetings, nature enthusiasts! As the scorching summer days continue to take their toll, what better way to escape the concrete jungle than by immersing yourself in the tranquil embrace of nature? The Twin Cities, with its abundance of parks and green spaces, offers...
Forest Bathing: Making an Intentional Connection with Nature
Forest bathing is intentionally wandering slowly in nature and paying attention to your surroundings with all your senses. You can practice forest bathing in any nature location; you can be in your backyard, local park, or out the window. Simply observe your surroundings slowly and quietly.
A Guide to Forest Bathing with Your Dog
There is a symbiosis between nature and the human body that is understood across cultures around the world. If you've ever gone for a walk after a bad day and felt yourself becoming calmer under the sky and amongst the trees, then you've experienced it. Forest bathing...
Compassion Fatigue: Professionally and Personally
Do you ever feel run down or exhausted while caring for others? This could be in the workplace or at home. As a librarian and health coach, both are service-focused careers, and now adding on moving and assisting my husband and sister-in-law with the move and...
How sitting is the new smoking: 5 tips to add more movement into your day
Many of us find ourselves regularly sitting and leaving behind a desk for the majority of our lifestyle. Sitting and lying down can increase your risk for a number of chronic health problems. Being sedentary puts us at a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes,...
Amazon Prime Outdoors Highlights 2022
You can score a great deal on televisions or the latest electronics on Prime Days, but I want to highlight offerings that will get your outdoors or are for your health and well-being. Here are a few of my favorites: Verilux® HappyLight® Luxe - UV-Free LED Therapy...
Forest bathing books and resources for guides and attendees
Book Recommendations As a librarian and guide, I have a lot of reading suggestions! Here are a few of my favorites: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer (I devour everything she writes, my fav...
7 Tips for better nature photos
This June 15 is Nature Photography Day. In celebration of the day, and to encourage everyone to get outdoors we have provided a list of 7 tips to up your nature photography game! We encourage you to get outside, whether in your backyard or a local park, and explore...
February 2022 Minnesota Winter Festivals: Beating the Winter Blues
I will be out-and-about next weekend. I would ♥ to meet up with you if you are headed out to some of these events. Hit me up on social! Night skies in March: Learn about the constellations from the comfort of your own home with the Bell Museum. The Winter Carnival:...
Soup Season: Blue Hubbard Squash Soup
Blue Hubbard Squash 1 medium Blue Hubbard or kabocha squash4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided, plus more for serving1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons ground coriander 1...