Greer Lowensteinintree-bathAn Outdoor Holiday SeasonAs the winter holidays approach, we might be finding ourselves spending more and more time indoors with the drop in temperatures outside…Nov 23, 2018Nov 23, 2018
Greer Lowensteinintree-bathThe Layering Principle: How to Stay Warm and Dry This WinterAs the seasons change and the temperature drops, we might find ourselves outdoors and ill-prepared for cold air. In manifesting the…Nov 14, 2018Nov 14, 2018
Greer Lowensteinintree-bathHow Fall Foliage Can Affect Our Mental HealthDuring the fall season, we are able to witness a sort of “second spring,” according to Albert Camus; each leaf is like a flower with their…Nov 7, 2018Nov 7, 2018
Greer Lowensteinintree-bathThanksgiving Nature CraftsWe love to encourage our Explorers to explore their creativity, and we can practice crafts with resources all around us. This fall, make…Nov 5, 2018Nov 5, 2018
Greer Lowensteinintree-bathFriluftsliv: The Scandinavian Concept of Spending Time OutdoorsFriluftsliv: a Scandinavian term directly translating to “open-air living.” First popularized by Henrik Ibsen in the 1850s, this term has…Oct 31, 2018Oct 31, 2018
Greer Lowensteinintree-bathIncreased Creativity and Cognition in Response to Natural StimuliIncreased interactions with media and technology, conversely leading to a decrease in time spent participating in activities in nature…Oct 24, 2018Oct 24, 2018
Greer Lowensteinintree-bathThe Importance of Battery Park in New York CityWhen thinking of New York City, one might not first picture the numerous, lush parks the area has to offer. Yet, it is often that we find…Oct 18, 2018Oct 18, 2018
Greer Lowensteinintree-bathBook Review: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurkIn an era of increasing technological advances aimed at entertainment, it can be difficult to encourage children to spend their free time…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018
