Climate Action

The term emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). The purpose was twofold: to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests. National Geographic, Oct. 18, 2019 Click here to … Read more

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative – by Florence Williams The Nature Fix explores how nature affects our brain, health, creativity, and relationships through scientific research and personal stories. It covers topics such as forest bathing, ecotherapy, and the effects of nature on stress, mood, and cognition.

Bingo prizes! If you put a Bingo card in the drop box, you have a prize coming to you. A number of prizes have still to be distributed. See Sheila Van Leusden after the service on Sunday, Oct. 13th. Or email us at climate@uuhamilton.ca. Congratulations to Kathryn Cowley, winner of the Grand Prize draw for … Read more

Seniors for Climate October 1st was a day of Seniors for Climate Action. See what is motivating seniors to take climate action. What motivates you? https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-seniors-climate-1.7341212  

The project is a multidisciplinary effort to create a sustainable communication infrastructure for collaborative climate adaptation. View a short video explanation of the project. https://www.climateadapt.mit.edu/