by Sandra Groves | Jul 9, 2022 | Nature
For a while, I have been watching birds in my backyard. I don’t know what it is about birds that fascinates me. Maybe it’s the sounds they make or maybe it’s their natural beauty. Whatever it is I am drawn to them. This curiosity about birds led me to delve... by Sandra Groves | Mar 4, 2022 | Nature, Uncategorized
Photo by Elle Spacetoco.com on Unsplash Whenever I am outdoors, I notice my surroundings and the audio. So I’ve been interested in finding out more about what power, if any, images and sounds in nature have on overall well-being. Studies have found that nature’s... by Sandra Groves | Oct 11, 2021 | Nature
Lockdown fatigue is real right now. Many people are struggling to cope with the uncertainty of Covid-19. That’s why Catherine Knight’s book ‘Nature and Wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand – Exploring the connection’ published last year is so topical. Knight grew up with... by Sandra Groves | Apr 20, 2021 | Nature
On my wedding day, I remember TOUCHING a tree; it made me happy. I wondered, why touching or hugging a tree is good for me? I decided to do some research. According to Wikipedia: “hugging a tree increases levels of the hormone oxytocin which is responsible for... by Sandra Groves | Dec 21, 2020 | Heritage, Nature
In November I was lucky to get away for a holiday to Nelson Tasman at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. My top five reasons you should visit Nelson Tasman: Heritage is remembered at Founders Heritage Park.The Abel Tasman National Park.Westport with panoramic... by Sandra Groves | Jul 26, 2017 | Heritage, Nature, Writing
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