Heidi Wachter
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7 Ways to Support the Great Lakes
Take these simple actions to help support the Great Lakes and waterways across the globe.
5 Safety Tips for Cold Conditioning
Cold conditioning offers a variety of health benefits, but it’s important to stay safe when it’s cold outside. Here’s how.
Wim Hof’s 5-Step Breathing Technique for Developing Cold Tolerance
This breathing technique from Wim Hof can help with cold conditioning.
How Climate Change Is Affecting the Great Lakes — and What You Can Do About It
The Great Lakes are critical to our environment, cultures, and economy — and even our spiritual lives. But they are under threat on many fronts. Here’s how you can help.
The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning
Cold exposure and conditioning, including taking ice baths, may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.
How to Be an Ally to the LGBTQIA+ Communities
Learn what you can do to support, uplift, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community every day — beyond Pride Month.
Diversifying the Outdoors
Meet athletes, coaches, and advocates who are working to make outdoor activities accessible and welcoming for all.
The Environmental Impact of Nondairy Milks
Which nondairy milk is most climate-friendly: almond milk, rice milk, soymilk, or oat milk?
14 Tips to Reduce Household Food Waste
Simple strategies to reduce your food-print.
The CAFO Conundrum
Modern feedlots produce plentiful and inexpensive meat — but at what cost to environmental and human health?
Are Expiration Labels on Food Accurate?
What do “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best Before” labels actually mean? We break it down.
What You Can Do About Food Waste
A full third of the global food supply ends up in the trash. Learn how you can help turn this problem around.
Are There Drugs in Your Tap Water?
Pharmaceutical pollution is becoming a growing concern for human health. Learn what you can do to help.
How to Keep a Gratitude Journal
Simple tips for recording the joys — and challenges — that enhance your life.
Can a Shared Sense of Awe Help Us Find Common Ground?
Research indicates that feeling awe can help us overcome political polarization and connect more thoughtfully to others.
7 Keystone Species — and Why they Matter for Our Planet
Keystone species are essential for ecosystem resilience, yet many are considered pests. Learn why we need these important animals and plants.
5 Ways Wildfires Affect Our Planet
Wildfires are important for ecosystems, but they are dangerous as well.
Finding Beauty in Erosion
Acclaimed author and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams discusses themes from her new book of essays.
The Ecological Consequences of Wildfires
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and dangerous. Learn why it matters — even if you don’t live in a burn hotspot.
How to Build Love and Trust During a Pandemic
Relationship coach and author Margot Schulman offers practices for building resiliency and deepening our relationships during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Next-Gen Conservation
How technology is helping scientists monitor and protect wildlife habitats and species.




















