With A Natural Focus, you will tune into nature to know “self” and the environment. It will provide you with insightful and effective ideas for living a nature-centered life.
You will discover what it means to have your own personal nature study in any place you visit. Through nature awareness and immersion, you can unveil the power it holds in its healing abilities. The various types of ecotherapy shared can guide you toward a more peaceful and compassionate outlook. With greater knowledge and appreciation of nature, the willingness to live more sustainably on our planet becomes a necessity. You will find that developing deep connections with the natural elements around you can also inspire creativity.
About the site creator
As the creator of this site, I bring over 25 years of experience as an interpretive naturalist and environmental education professional. My research includes professional development experiences with recent studies and explorations in nature connections and ecotherapy. As a college professor since 2001, I have taught many environmental and ecology courses. My favorite is a nature study course where I can share my passion and expertise in a fun and engaging way. I also teach a variety of audiences in my community as a watershed education specialist and reach formal and nonformal educators as the coordinator for the statewide environmental educator certification program for the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
As you become acquainted with A Natural Focus, remember that Nature is at the center of personal and environmental health.
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To delve deeper into learning about the natural world around you, check out the only resource of its kind: A Practical Guide to Nature Study.
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Cheers,
Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck, Ph.D.