Chaparral Wisdom
To celebrate the magic and beauty of Nature & the chaparral
Category: Reconnecting to Nature
Bonsai Wisdom – a door to inner peace
We have been speculating about the why of how being in Nature improves our mental and physical health. There is significant research proving that being in Nature lowers our stress levels, improves our immune system, sharpens our minds, and can heal us from trauma.… Continue Reading “Bonsai Wisdom – a door to inner peace”
Why Nature is Good for Us
The Benefits of Chaparral Education – the research Increasing public awareness of what healthy, shrub-covered landscapes look like (and what they are called) is one of the first steps necessary in gaining public support in developing a plan to help stem the loss and… Continue Reading “Why Nature is Good for Us”
Wisdom of the Chipmunk
What can we do? Listen to the chipmunk. The negative news just keeps coming. How does one deal with it all and make a positive contribution at the same time? I found my answer during a 10 day solo backpack in the Sierra Nevada… Continue Reading “Wisdom of the Chipmunk”