Seize the Day! 50 Unforgettable Summer Activities
It's that time of year again: the time of year when many of us crank up our air-con and head out for a dip in the pool.
But what if we told you that summer is also a great time to get outside and make memories that will last a lifetime? Time offers up 10 ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer, including camping, hiking, biking, stargazing, and more: Camping is a great way to connect with nature, says Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service's Northern Research Station.
"Many of the benefits afforded to us by green spaces partially result from more opportunities to be active," she says.
"There are many studies that demonstrate how spending time in nature can improve mood, lower anxiety, and improve cognition and memory."
A Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner adds that "making time for nature is important in order for us to maintain resiliency and promote self-care in a world that demands a lot from us."
If you can't make it to a national park, try one of these local options.
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Why Climate Risk Is A Threat to the Sports Investment Boom 
Sports face additional financial risks stemming from the climate crisis.Rory McIlroy has teamed up with TPG to launch a sports investment fund.Standard Chartered have launched a fund focused on...more
Sports face additional financial risks stemming from the climate crisis.Rory McIlroy has teamed up with TPG to launch a sports investment fund.Standard Chartered have launched a fund focused on...more
Gigacorns, Climate Tech and Sustainable Cities 
Gigacorns, climate tech and sustainable cities.Join Professor of Finance Salvatore Cantale, guest speaker Christian Hernandez Gallardo, and Honorary President of IMD Dr Peter Lorange.Register for the...more
Gigacorns, climate tech and sustainable cities.Join Professor of Finance Salvatore Cantale, guest speaker Christian Hernandez Gallardo, and Honorary President of IMD Dr Peter Lorange.Register for the...more
$20M Gift Launches Tobias-Lechleiter Institute For Clinical Innovation 
Indianapolis philanthropists Sarah and John Lechleiter and Deborah and Randall Tobias have committed $20 million to establish the Tobias-Lechleiter Institute for Clinical Innovation.The gift, the...more
Indianapolis philanthropists Sarah and John Lechleiter and Deborah and Randall Tobias have committed $20 million to establish the Tobias-Lechleiter Institute for Clinical Innovation.The gift, the...more
A New Award For 'Civic Bravery' Recognizes Everyday People Who Step up
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Farming Reimagined: Nature-Inspired Solutions From the Ocean Floor to Highland Fields 
Researchers at LIFE Research Institute at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) are pioneering sustainable solutions for the future of farming.They are mining marine microbiomes for...more
Researchers at LIFE Research Institute at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) are pioneering sustainable solutions for the future of farming.They are mining marine microbiomes for...more
Horizon Blog: European R&Amp;D Policy Newsbytes 
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has awarded 63 million to projects looking at the role of higher education in closing the EU's innovation and talent gap.The funding will go...more
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has awarded 63 million to projects looking at the role of higher education in closing the EU's innovation and talent gap.The funding will go...more
Rockefeller Foundation and Wellcome Partnership Drives Global Climate-Informed Health Action
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation and Wellcome are partnering to provide real-time meteorological alerts and other valuable information to health officials in vulnerable communities and low- and...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation and Wellcome are partnering to provide real-time meteorological alerts and other valuable information to health officials in vulnerable communities and low- and...more
Biodiversity Innovation: Enabling Technology For Nature and Green Growth 
Biodiversity genomics unlocks new ways to monitor species, protect pollinators, control invasive species and manage species of societal value.Despite these breakthroughs, Europe has not fully...more
Biodiversity genomics unlocks new ways to monitor species, protect pollinators, control invasive species and manage species of societal value.Despite these breakthroughs, Europe has not fully...more
Live Innovate Play Program At Wayne State Creates New Engine For Student Innovation 
Live Innovate Play program at Wayne State creates new engine for student innovation.Students selected for the program will get access to a co-working space at TechTown, regular workshops and meetups,...more
Live Innovate Play program at Wayne State creates new engine for student innovation.Students selected for the program will get access to a co-working space at TechTown, regular workshops and meetups,...more
Maryland Legislation Proves Energy Affordability and Climate Ambition Go Hand in Hand 
Maryland legislation proves energy affordability and climate ambition go hand in hand, Ceres says.Ceres: Sustainability is the bottom line, and energy affordability is the top line.The legislation...more
Maryland legislation proves energy affordability and climate ambition go hand in hand, Ceres says.Ceres: Sustainability is the bottom line, and energy affordability is the top line.The legislation...more
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
