environment
The Benefits of Gardening
Gardening comes in many forms and can be done by just about anyone, including children, city dwellers, and older adults. Even if you don't have your own backyard or a big space to devote to a garde...
camping
8 Ways to Connect with Nature
"Ecotherapy'' is another term for the therapeutic benefits we receive when we connect with nature.
It might seem too simple to have a substantial impact on your mental and physical health, but in f...
Healthy Holidays
Managing Holiday Stress with Rest and Sleep
The holidays can knock the best of us out! The narrator of The Night Before Christmas poem wears a cap as he and “Ma” take a long winter’s nap. Good call!
Rest and sleep are not just nice to ...
autumn
How to Celebrate the Fall Equinox
Come late September, usually the 22nd or 23rd of the month if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the weather isn't the only thing changing. You probably also notice the days "shortening" as it ge...
circadian rhythm
How to Have a Happy Summer Solstice
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the end of June marks a special time of the year. What's the meaning of June 21st? It's the "longest" day of the year, meaning the day with the most hours of...
citizen science
Track & Preserve Nature with Your Phone
For 25 years Journey North has been using “citizen science” to understand, preserve, and protect nature, especially migratory species.
Anyone from newbies to scientists can participate, and many sc...
