Learn & Grow – The Orbit Blog

What you do every year to conserve water will help keep reservoir levels up in times of drought, reducing the scale and severity of water-use restrictions. Moreover, developing water-smart habits is easier during years when no restrictions are in place — making it easier to adjust when restrictions do occur.
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In an age where we spend more time indoors, connected to devices and technology, these studies highlight the importance of preserving our outdoor spaces, both man-made and natural. City parks are equally important as national parks, providing access to all.
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It turns out your brain responds to the natural world in a profound and restorative way. Here’s why nature is good for your brain and how you can get more of it in your daily life.
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With the government behind them, Korean Forest Service healing instructors have begun practicing a new form of therapy. It turns out that spending quiet, intentional time in nature has a profound impact on both mental and physical health.
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A lot of us live in small city apartments, lack a yard in which to garden, or are too busy to get away on a camping trip.
If you want more greenery in your life (and the health benefits that come with it), there’s a simple and elegant solution: bring nature indoors with you.