A babbling brook, a crashing wave, or a songbird in the backyard offer moments of connection through their soothing sounds. Nature is full of music, you just have to tune in to the frequency. Read on to explore ways to find music in nature in order to bring more peace and tranquillity to your day. […]
Happy Full Moon! Did you know that the full moon in May will be the best astronomical event of the year? The total eclipse will take place on the morning of May 26th, the perfect time to try a lunar eclipse meditation on the grandness of nature. While the May moon is usually called a […]
Giant pandas, orcas, tigers, snow leopards, blue whales, sea otters, sea turtles, and gorillas are just some of the beautiful creatures that live on this planet that are on the endangered species list. We must do our best to help these animals on this Endangered Species Day! Read on to learn about the issues they […]
Happy Love a Tree Day! There are many ways to celebrate this fine nature-inspired holiday. You can hug a tree, plant a tree, hike amongst trees, or donate money to a charity that supports trees. Do you love trees? What’s your favorite tree? Let’s explore some fun ways to celebrate this holiday and get outside […]
Bees are one of the most important creatures on the planet. Not only do they make delicious honey, but these hardworking pollinators are responsible for pollinating a third of what we eat. They also help trees and flowers grow, making the planet more beautiful and the air fresher. It’s time for us to consider just […]
Happy Garden for Wildlife Month! May is the perfect time to make your garden more friendly for the local wildlife. Whether you are growing herbs on your fire escape or have acres of land to cultivate, you can design your garden to help welcome and support local wildlife. Here are some tips and tricks […]
Happy May! As the familiar saying goes, ‘April showers bring May flowers.’ This idiom is a reminder that even some ‘unpleasant’ things — like too many rainy days in a row — can result in delightful things, like an abundance of flowers in May. May is a fantastic time to venture out and explore all […]
Arbor Day should motivate us to appreciate the power and magic of trees. Trees offer us many benefits, including food, shade, oxygen, dynamic landscapes, and more. They represent reliability, as they stand tall and strong over time. Trees are majestic living beings that continue growing for years, decades, and even centuries. Here are some beautiful […]
“The early dew-falls that did a pristine coating, over the woods with its finest transparency, glazed as like its wet white-glassy earrings that hung on the ears of wild flowers—unlatched my fancy.” The poet Nithin Purple wrote about the beauty of the morning dew in these lines. Who would have thought that such a small, […]
Light Shafts “Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.” This quote comes from the revered ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, founder of philosophical Taoism. Lao Tzu emphasizes the importance being still. Have you ever seen lights shafts? Whether coming from the clouds, or shining through the trees, they are surely a sight to behold! […]
Happy World Health Day! What an amazing day to celebrate the healing powers of nature than a global day celebrating health, especially as COVID-19 is still hanging around. Did you know that nature has the ingredients to help you boost your immune system, your mood and cure many ailments? Whether you are eating local […]
When you look into a beautiful starry night sky or look across a vast body of water, there’s something that overcomes you with joy and the peace in nature. Enjoying a wonderful scene of nature evokes a sense of happiness as you connect to the universe around you. It’s not too rare when you’re overwhelmed […]
The sounds of birds singing, waves crashing can help you connect to your environment
“Have you also learned that secret from the river; that there is no such thing as time?” That the river is everywhere at the same time, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry, at the current, in the ocean and in the mountains, everywhere and that the present only […]
Nature Is Good For Your Mind And Body We all know it feels good to spend time in nature. It’s rejuvenating to take in the fresh air and gaze on the landscape, coming back into balance within our bodies. But it’s not just psychological. There is a growing body of work showing that your brain […]
Who Is Championing The Bees? “At times, we forget the importance of pollination,” writes one Moving Art viewer who was inspired by Louie Schwartzberg’s passionate defense of pollinators. We all need to join the fight to save the bees! “We depend on pollinators for over a third of the fruits and vegetables we eat. Bees and […]
How Else Can We Get Back To Nature? “We’ve got to get out of the way and let nature heal itself,” said Moving Art filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg on the Practice You podcast, pointing out ways we can change our agriculture practices and make a more sustainable world. Louie has been covering the rise of community […]
How Can You Get Back To Nature Without Going Outside? “You can change the world and change your community by growing your own food and becoming sustainable,” said Moving Art filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg in a recent interview. “You can grow tomatoes on your back porch. You don’t have to grow them far away, have them […]
What can we do to heal the earth now? “We need to reboot and come up with more positive solutions of how to create reconnection,” said Louie Schwartzberg during a recent conversation on the Quarantine Creatives podcast with Heath Racela. One silver lining to the recent pandemic has been the reduction in air pollution. People […]
Autumn Peltier is a Canadian Native American water warrior who has fought for water protection and conservation since the age of eight. In 2008 she spoke to the United Nations in New York, declaring, “Water is the lifeblood of Mother Earth. Our water should not be for sale. We all have a right to this […]