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It's that time of year again: the time of year when many of us crank up our air-con and head out for a dip in the pool.
But what if we told you that summer is also a great time to get outside and make memories that will last a lifetime? Time offers up 10 ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer, including camping, hiking, biking, stargazing, and more: Camping is a great way to connect with nature, says Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service's Northern Research Station.
"Many of the benefits afforded to us by green spaces partially result from more opportunities to be active," she says.
"There are many studies that demonstrate how spending time in nature can improve mood, lower anxiety, and improve cognition and memory."
A Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner adds that "making time for nature is important in order for us to maintain resiliency and promote self-care in a world that demands a lot from us."
If you can't make it to a national park, try one of these local options.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Yale College seniors Madeline Levin, Tyler Schroder, and Elizabeth Dejanikus led research projects examining the intersection of ethics and emerging digital technologies.The center's founding...more
David Oyelowo is using the power of creative arts to uplift young women in Nigeria.His efforts are part of a growing movement backed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Selma and Lawmen: Bass...more
YSU's Judith Rae Solomon Gallery celebrates Black History Month with artist Crystal Miller.Adornment explores Afro-futurism using unconventional materials, including beads, glitter, rhinestones and...more
Robert Martin, Ph.D., president of the Institute of American Indian Arts, has announced his retirement.He will step down from the presidenta€™s office in July 2025, after the spring...more
This year's program will benefit 96 teachers by funding innovative projects across 21 district schools.Since its inception in 2018, SBEF's Teacher Grants program has awarded 483 grants totaling over...more
The city of Vancouver opened a winter shelter next to an elementary school in mid-December.Parents said they were blindsided and feared shelter residents would wander onto campus.They demanded 24/7...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
Lincoln Township Library will be expanding its new digital lab thanks to a grant from the Berrien Community Foundation.Library Director Joelle Wake tells us they've been awarded a $10,000 For Good...more
Sonoma County youth find their voices through Guitars Not Guns.Students ages 8 to 18 are learning more than just music they're building confidence, resilience, and a connection to something greater...more
XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement at NYU's Graduate School of Arts & Science offers a dynamic Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies for students whose research interests are best...more
Creative Australia has announced the latest recipients of investment through ACF Boost, an innovative matched funding initiative offered through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) The investment of...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Why This Book Needs to be Read By Every Social Entrepreneur
Pedagogy of the Oppressed, a 1970s book by author Paulo Freire, envisions a world not as a given reality, but as “a problem to be worked on and solved.” That mentality is often applied to the greatest social entrepreneurs.
