A shared love of nature and education drew Kat Panther and Leslie Senn to their volunteer roles at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Both are volunteer naturalists in their 70s who lead guided hikes, host staff discovery stations, and help connect visitors to nature through a … [Read more...] about Finding Purpose On The Forest Trail
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Vacations That Heal
Picture your dream vacation. Are you in the mountains or by the sea? Are you fishing in a beautiful stream or walking a wooded path? Perhaps you’re whale-watching in the Pacific Northwest or snorkeling in the Caribbean. A vacation is a chance to step away from our daily … [Read more...] about Vacations That Heal
Bedtime Blues
After a long day, who doesn’t anticipate falling into those soft sheets for a good night’s rest. This well-needed respite can be hard to come by. Nearly half of adults 65 and over report having problems falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. While it’s normal for … [Read more...] about Bedtime Blues
What’s Left To Explore? – The Skies
Having grown up in Seneca Gardens, Pat MacDonald would regularly sneak over to Bowman Field to watch planes take off and land. He says he was an “ADHD kid, very mechanically inclined, and fascinated by how planes could take off and fly around.” It’s no wonder, then, that he got … [Read more...] about What’s Left To Explore? – The Skies
Keep Protein In Balance
A friend recently said to me, “I’ve never been told to eat so much protein in my entire life.” And it’s true: it is nearly impossible to avoid social media content or news reports about the need for people, particularly menopausal women, to add protein to their diets. Even if … [Read more...] about Keep Protein In Balance