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Aug 154 min read

No Waste in Nature

Modeling climate solutions after what we can learn from nature There are many lessons to be learned from nature. Trees show us to have...

May 154 min read

Get Your Mind Squeaky Clean With a Forest Bath

Forest bathing for the mind, body and soul As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to highlight a healing practice called...

Apr 183 min read

Nature x Mental Health

Protecting the Planet & Your Peace Think of the most calming memory you can imagine. Think of your favorite place in the world. Think of...

Apr 163 min read

What’s In Your Weeds?

This article provides an overview of some common wildflowers, or weeds, and the different health benefits they can have for humans.

Apr 33 min read

Nature Journaling

Combining Creativity & Connections With Nature Have you ever really looked at the nature around the places you live, work, or generally...

Mar 115 min read

Gardening & Growing Your Own Food

Gardening & Its Benefits to the Mind, Body and Soul Spending time gardening can have monumental impacts on physical and mental health....

Jan 314 min read

Hosting a Litter Clean-Up

The How and the Why Have you ever driven on a highway and noticed the litter that accumulates in the shoulder and beyond? Maybe you have...

May 30, 20234 min read

Environmental Science for Young Minds

Lesson plan ideas for future environmentalists Childhood can be a pivotal time in shaping who and how a person grows up to be. It can be...

Apr 28, 20233 min read

The Ecosystem Services of Trees

A whole world in one organism In honor of Arbor Day (Friday April 28, 2023), M.E. Society is appreciating all that a tree has to offer....

Apr 21, 20234 min read

The Importance of Earth Day

Why We Celebrate + What We Can Do While we here at M.E. Society believe in a “Earth Day Every Day” mentality, we love the cultural...