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There have been quite a few discussions over the last several months regarding Christian influence on government institutions, public schools,etc. Here is a link to Americans United for the Separation of Church and State for those who want to support political action on these issues. http://www.au.org Continue

I just saw a report on a study that showing that time spent moving around in nature, observing nature, improved the subjects' attention and focus by up to 20%. Observing pictures of nature had a similar effect. However walking around in an urban setting had no such effect. Nature speaks to a primal part of our mind that understands it directly, often without words. Does any one besides me think the current incidence of ADD might have something to do with nature deficit in children?

Get more intimate with nature and help measure global warming! The USA Natl. Phenology Org. is looking for observers to gather data on the timing of certain species,when they leaf out, bloom,etc. to ascertain effects of global warming nationwide. You don't need to be an expert; just observe the species you're familiar with.There are both native and non-native plants on the list. You don't have to have your own yard; you can observe on any land you have legal and frequent access to.A favorite… Continue