Spend a Few Moments of Your Life with LushNature
“Happiness Boosted After LushNature Excursion.” This could be the headline of your next newsletter or blog.
On LushNature, we focus on the natural world sprawling out in front of us.
"Focus, albeit briefly, only on the natural world; not in the brain’s imagination. Where you place your attention, you place your energy.”
In other words: Focus your attention exclusively on the LushNature activity at hand, for best results.
Light-hearted, open and inclusive, Socratic, extemporaneous conversations, activities, and “Together/Alone” philosophy enables trip participants to experience mental resets.
LushNature is based on the external and physical; sensing nature and connecting momentarily to beings outside our species!
An expert Naturalist with extensive training from Federal agencies, non-profits, and universities, James Aliberti also possesses well over 17,000 hours of professional and personal work in the field, serving over 15,600 people of all walks of life.
B.A. from UCLA, WAC -- Theatre, Film, and Television
M.S. from Boston University, COM -- Environmental Advocacy
Researchers report that people, no matter the age, attain improved memory, feel happier, physically and mentally healed, and have better concentration and creative initiative at work, and in all other aspects of their personal and social lives.
LushNature Wellness offers a variety of services that connect participants with nature for wellness and educational purposes. Here are some of the services offered:
Workshops: LushNature Wellness conducts workshops on various topics. For instance, we have held a workshop on natural resolutions at the San Francisco Dept. of the Environment.
Guided Forays: These include Beach Walks, Bird Counts, and other fun Nature-oriented Excursions. These activities allow participants to engage directly with nature and learn about local wildlife and ecosystems.
Wildlife Trips: We organize events like the Winter Wildlife Trip in Menlo Park, providing opportunities for participants to observe and learn about local wildlife.
Educational Talks: The founder of LushNature Wellness, James Aliberti, gives talks to various groups about exciting and interesting communication approaches.
Remember, the specific services offered may vary, and it’s always a good idea to check our official website or contact us directly for the most up-to-date information. Enjoy exploring nature with LushNature Wellness! 😊
Teachers and Administrators
Our programs meet the following NGSS for grades K - 4:
Kindergarten Students who demonstrate understanding can:
K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
K-ESS3-1. Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
Grade 1 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
Grade 2 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Grade 3 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
3-LS4-1. Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago.
3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
Grade 4 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different types of information through their senses, process the information in their brain, and respond to the information in different ways.
Going out with LushNature prompts higher Vitamin D levels and lowers stress, for people of all ages.
“Humans naturally desire to be connected with nature.” - NBCNews.com, 2018
“Staring at a nature photo for as little as 40 seconds triggered the brain into a more relaxed state.” - NBCNews.com, 2018
Tech Directors and HR Leaders
As well as inspiring students, LushNature helps businesses retain the highest quality employees, through connecting with nature.
What does every worker want? The same thing everyone else does: A connection!
The Government of Canada prescribes wellness visits to National Parks, as a non-medicinal way to buoy the spirit of their citizenry.
If you're new to any of these concepts, please feel free to start with these resources listed below: UCLA article link: https://totalwellnessmagazine.org/articles/10-nature-spots-at-ucla
Harvard article link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325060
inc.com/jessica-stillman/the-science-of-how-to-use-nature-to-reboot-your-exhausted-brain.html.com
In Japan, the concept of “Forest Bathing” (spending time in the woods for attentive absorption) has been elevated to an art:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-forest-therapy-enhance-health-and-well-being-2020052919948
In North America, scientists find that employees should not be sitting so much:
https://neurosciencenews.com/sitting-cardiovascular-health-20841/
On LushNature, we focus on the natural world sprawling out in front of us.
"Focus, albeit briefly, only on the natural world; not in the brain’s imagination. Where you place your attention, you place your energy.”
In other words: Focus your attention exclusively on the LushNature activity at hand, for best results.
Light-hearted, open and inclusive, Socratic, extemporaneous conversations, activities, and “Together/Alone” philosophy enables trip participants to experience mental resets.
LushNature is based on the external and physical; sensing nature and connecting momentarily to beings outside our species!
An expert Naturalist with extensive training from Federal agencies, non-profits, and universities, James Aliberti also possesses well over 17,000 hours of professional and personal work in the field, serving over 15,600 people of all walks of life.
B.A. from UCLA, WAC -- Theatre, Film, and Television
M.S. from Boston University, COM -- Environmental Advocacy
Researchers report that people, no matter the age, attain improved memory, feel happier, physically and mentally healed, and have better concentration and creative initiative at work, and in all other aspects of their personal and social lives.
LushNature Wellness offers a variety of services that connect participants with nature for wellness and educational purposes. Here are some of the services offered:
Workshops: LushNature Wellness conducts workshops on various topics. For instance, we have held a workshop on natural resolutions at the San Francisco Dept. of the Environment.
Guided Forays: These include Beach Walks, Bird Counts, and other fun Nature-oriented Excursions. These activities allow participants to engage directly with nature and learn about local wildlife and ecosystems.
Wildlife Trips: We organize events like the Winter Wildlife Trip in Menlo Park, providing opportunities for participants to observe and learn about local wildlife.
Educational Talks: The founder of LushNature Wellness, James Aliberti, gives talks to various groups about exciting and interesting communication approaches.
Remember, the specific services offered may vary, and it’s always a good idea to check our official website or contact us directly for the most up-to-date information. Enjoy exploring nature with LushNature Wellness! 😊
Teachers and Administrators
Our programs meet the following NGSS for grades K - 4:
Kindergarten Students who demonstrate understanding can:
K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
K-ESS3-1. Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
Grade 1 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
Grade 2 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Grade 3 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
3-LS4-1. Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago.
3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
Grade 4 Students who demonstrate understanding can:
4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different types of information through their senses, process the information in their brain, and respond to the information in different ways.
Going out with LushNature prompts higher Vitamin D levels and lowers stress, for people of all ages.
“Humans naturally desire to be connected with nature.” - NBCNews.com, 2018
“Staring at a nature photo for as little as 40 seconds triggered the brain into a more relaxed state.” - NBCNews.com, 2018
Tech Directors and HR Leaders
As well as inspiring students, LushNature helps businesses retain the highest quality employees, through connecting with nature.
What does every worker want? The same thing everyone else does: A connection!
The Government of Canada prescribes wellness visits to National Parks, as a non-medicinal way to buoy the spirit of their citizenry.
If you're new to any of these concepts, please feel free to start with these resources listed below: UCLA article link: https://totalwellnessmagazine.org/articles/10-nature-spots-at-ucla
Harvard article link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325060
inc.com/jessica-stillman/the-science-of-how-to-use-nature-to-reboot-your-exhausted-brain.html.com
In Japan, the concept of “Forest Bathing” (spending time in the woods for attentive absorption) has been elevated to an art:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-forest-therapy-enhance-health-and-well-being-2020052919948
In North America, scientists find that employees should not be sitting so much:
https://neurosciencenews.com/sitting-cardiovascular-health-20841/
Who Benefits from LushNature Excursions?
Some comments from participants:
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Sensory Stimulation"I work in tech security, and most days can feel pretty stressful. A trip with LushNature doesn't just have an immediate calming, but it's like, I go back to my office with my eyes wide awake."
-- Wan C. |
Intentional Oversimplification "After my LushNature experience, I started looking at my challenges in the lab from more of what you'd call "a bugs eye-view", and it helped my project progress profusely. So many of the things the naturalist said super-resonated with me." -- Kara P. |
Explore Nature with an Interpretive Master!
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Master Interpreter
Naturalist
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Refuge Ranger
Edutainer
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Startup Founder
Biological Science Technician
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Wildlife Professional
Speech and Voice Teacher
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