Health

A Series about What Cold Weather Teaches Us About the Body and Mind. Cold does not need to be dramatic to be effective. You do not need mountains or frozen lakes. You need repetition.

Winter strips away excess. By Wild Dirt. “Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”  — Paul Theroux

cold is the teacher By wild dirt. “Cold is a stressor, but it doesn’t have to be a negative one. It can be a teacher.” - Wim Hof

Pull out your phone and type "whale." What do you get? Two emojis. One is a cartoon-like creature happily spouting water, as if it had just been cast in a children's TV show. The other is a sleek blue or gray whale that looks like it's about to star in a serious BBC documentary narrated by David Attenborough.

How Sound Shapes Whale Health: When we think about whale health, we often focus on food supply, water quality, or migration routes. Yet one of the most critical elements shaping the well-being of these massive mammals is sound. The ocean is not silent. It is alive with clicks, moans, whistles, and the low rumble of communication that can travel for hundreds of miles.

inrin-yoku in Japan, is more than just taking a leisurely stroll in the woods. It's about intentionally slowing down, tuning in to the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world, and allowing its calming effects to heal us. At Wild Dirt, we believe in the power of nature to heal. By using the Nature Triangle framework, we can approach nature as a nourishing force for our well-being, simple, profound, and essential.

Join Wild Dirt for a Fall Cleanup at Elmwood Parkway & River: A Chance to Connect with Nature and Give Back to Our Community: Event Details Location: Tyler Station; Backside at Polk and Elmwood Blvd. Day: Saturday, October 25th Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

The Nature Triangle: How a Little Green Time Each Day Changed Everything. Just like our bodies require different nutrients from different food groups, the Nature Triangle encourages us to experience various forms of nature in our lives