FIVE TIPS to Know about TICKS!
[Article #1 in our new IYE series, Happy Outside. This post is FULLY human written; NO AI was used. We hope you enjoy and learn something helpful to keep you Happy Outside during tick season!] Ticks – EEK! Whether you consider yourself a nature person or you prefer to hang inside, it’s likely you’ve heard of these sneaky little parasites. On a recent backpacking trip in Hoosier National Forest in Indiana, we encountered an outrageous number of ticks. I have never seen anything like it!…
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How to Dry Sauté Mushrooms: A Simple Technique for Gourmet Wild Mushrooms
The moment has come! You’ve harvested a beautiful basket of wild mushrooms, and now you’re standing in your kitchen, wondering how to best prepare them… We’re here to help! Wild foraged mushrooms are SUCH a treat, and whether you’re a cooking enthusiast or your specialty is a box of mac n’ cheese, preparing wild mushrooms can make a gourmet chef out of all of us. Cooking with wild foods also deepens our appreciation of the nourishment on our plates, enhances our relationship to the land,…
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The Health Benefits of Forest Bathing: …Is it all just a placebo effect?
We all intuitively know that spending time in nature is good for us. We go to the beach to relax, feel a mood boost on the first warm day of spring and take walks outdoors to unwind at the end of a stressful day. But what are the health benefits, really? Is it all just a placebo effect, or is there actual data to back up the claims? And when it comes to the practice of forest bathing, are we tapping into anything extra? Read…
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