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Chapter Meeting – Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
How Spending Time in Nature Can Boost Mental Health and Save the Planet: Explore the profound mental health benefits of immersing oneself in nature. Research has shown that spending time in natural environments can have a positive impact on overall well-being and significantly improve mental health. The presentation highlights the “Wellness in Nature” program, offered by the Elm Fork Chapter, which specifically caters to individuals with memory loss and their caregivers in the community. Through a combination of guided nature activities and therapeutic interventions, the program aims… Read More →
March 6, 2024 Chapter Meeting & March 10th Birding Opportunity at TRAC
Discovering the Joy of Birding Spending time in nature is essential for our well-being and we are genetically inclined to prefer nature, having spent thousands of years of evolution before the development of modern cities. Humans have evolved with birds and their songs and seeing birds in nature makes us happy because when they are thriving, we are reassured that we can also thrive. In north Texas, we are lucky in that we live within a major migration flyway and we have lots of opportunities to see unique… Read More →
November 1, 2023 Chapter Meeting
Join us November 1, 2023 as NTMN member Caleb Hinojos presents a unique perspective of DNA in the laboratory and how it helps to bridge the gaps between classical, modern, and conservation biology. Read More →