The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
What can we do to support Climate Action? Eco-Locke comprises the churches of our neighbourhood in support of climate and environmental action. Eco-Locke and Melrose United Church are hosting an evening that promises to leave participants with a better understanding of Hamilton’s climate strategies and how we can support positive actions. We are all invited! Check … Read more
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This has the potential for major implications in holding Ontario and other provinces accountable for climate commitments under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Read about it here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-appeal-court-youth-led-climate-case-decision-1.7354795
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.