Red pine and white pine are two species of pine tree that commonly grow together in eastern North America. So if you live in a place that has both red and white pines, you may have wondered how to tell these two species apart. The differences between red and white pines are subtle, but quite obvious once you know what to look for. Learning these two trees will also lay a solid foundation to … [Read more...] about How To Identify White Pine And Red Pine Trees (Needles, Cones, Bark & More)
Nature Connection
How To Make Wintergreen Tea: Plant ID & Video Demonstration
Wintergreen is one of my favorite wild edibles to share with beginners of plant foraging. Whenever I see this common little shrub growing in the woods, I can’t help but grab a leaf and tear it open to get that beautiful minty wintergreen scent. Wintergreen is a great way to get started with learning about plants because it’s super delicious and there are some unmistakable identification … [Read more...] about How To Make Wintergreen Tea: Plant ID & Video Demonstration
How To Connect With Nature In Winter (10 Of The Best Activities To Go Deep And Get Wild!)
As the cold weather sets in, taking time to get outside and experience nature is one of the best ways to support mental & physical health. But many people find it difficult to connect with nature during winter months. Sometimes it’s the discomfort of being in the elements, or feeling generally a bit depressed during the dark time of year. Or sometimes it just feels like there isn’t much … [Read more...] about How To Connect With Nature In Winter (10 Of The Best Activities To Go Deep And Get Wild!)
How To Approach Birds Without Scaring Them (tips & body language to build trust with birds…)
One of my favorite things in nature is getting up close and personal to birds in the wild. Most birds are incredibly shy about being approached, but with the right techniques, it’s possible to earn their trust and have some truly amazing close encounters! If you want to get closer to birds, the most important thing is moving slowly enough that you don’t make them nervous. Birds will … [Read more...] about How To Approach Birds Without Scaring Them (tips & body language to build trust with birds…)
How To Understand Nature (What is nature? 6 ways to SEE it for yourself)
Einstein said, “Look deeply into nature and you will understand everything better.” But what does this really mean? And how is it done on a practical level? Like many people who care about the earth, I’ve often wondered about the role that nature might play in my personal journey to find meaning & satisfaction in life. Throughout history, humans have lived closely to nature, yet … [Read more...] about How To Understand Nature (What is nature? 6 ways to SEE it for yourself)
How To Celebrate The Spring Equinox: 12 ideas & activities to start your spring
The spring equinox is fast approaching! This is that special time of year when the sun makes it’s yearly transition north of the equator, marking the start of spring in the northern hemisphere (or fall in the southern hemisphere). This celestial event has been celebrated by humans for thousands of years because it marks the return of longer days, fertility & the warm growing … [Read more...] about How To Celebrate The Spring Equinox: 12 ideas & activities to start your spring
Why Are Chickadees So Friendly? (4 simple reasons…)
Have you ever had a chickadee land on you while walking in the woods? Well, you wouldn’t be alone! Chickadees have gained a reputation among songbirds for being some of the most friendly creatures in the forest. But have you ever wondered why? Chickadees who have regular contact with humans in parks and on hiking trails become less fearful of our presence and sometimes even … [Read more...] about Why Are Chickadees So Friendly? (4 simple reasons…)
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Nature (and why you might too…)
I get emails almost every day from people telling me how much they love nature. It’s really not surprising to me… Nature is filled with so much beauty, life & wisdom that it’s only natural to feel uplifted in the presence of big trees & singing birds. But have you ever thought about why we feel this way? I’ve learned from experience that being in touch with a genuine love for … [Read more...] about Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Nature (and why you might too…)
Relaxing Into Deep Sensory Awareness With Nature (Podcast)
In today's podcast we're talking about one of the most essential internal skills for activating deep knowledge & appreciation of the natural world. This is the ability to maintain complete relaxation of your mind, body & emotions, while at the same time engaging profound activation of sensory awareness. Consider the following: The human nervous system has two modes of action... … [Read more...] about Relaxing Into Deep Sensory Awareness With Nature (Podcast)
How To Develop Razor Sharp Instincts & Know What Nature Is Telling You
Today's podcast episode will introduce a core concept for building deeper awareness of nature's "rhythms". If you want to gain a truly unique understanding of how everything in nature fits together as one intelligent and interconnected system, this episode is for you! Click play to get started: The natural world is an incredibly complex web of connections with living and non-living … [Read more...] about How To Develop Razor Sharp Instincts & Know What Nature Is Telling You