Humans today spend historical, recordsetting amounts of time inside and staring at screens. But, studies show that spending valuable time outside every day can boost our moods, energy and overall health. So stop watching this video and Get Outside!

Resources & Citations: http://bit.ly/BrainScoop_GetOutside

Emma Marris’ Ted Talk: “Nature is Everywhere, we Just need to learn to see it” https://www.ted.com/talks/emma_marris...

The Rambunctious Garden: Saving Nature in a PostWild World:   / therambunctiousgarden  

How to Poop in the Woods: https://www.mensjournal.com/healthfi...

The Complete Guide to Female Urination Devices: https://www.backpacker.com/gear/thec...

Periods + Fieldwork [video]:    • Periods + Fieldwork  

ShinrinYoku: Forest Bathing: http://time.com/5259602/japanesefore...

We had help from the Keller Science Action Center, and the Youth Conservation Action team, including: Alison Paul, Ylanda Wilhite, Ian Viteri, Bukola Rinola, Anthony Contreras, and Jacqueese Howard. Y'all are amazing.

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