How time spent in nature, participation in natural environments, and experiencing the awe of living can support your mental health. The word “spiritual” comes from the Latin spiritus, which means “breath.” Originally, that which was spiritual was simply that which was breathtaking. From this perspective, a spiritual experience is anything

The beginnings of the environmental movement and the rampant commoditization of American art influenced what is now known as the Earthworks Art Movement. Earth art, or Earthworks, inspired artists to use the natural landscape to create site-specific structures, art forms and sculptures. The favored materials of Earthworks’ artists were those

Community gardening has a long history, beginning in America at the turn of the 20th century with allotment gardens, and re-emerging during the World Wars as “Victory Gardens.” Today, community gardens are often used to revitalize communities affected by urban decline to build a sense of social responsibility, provide nutritious