The Nature Fix

“One of the powers of nature is that it provides good metaphors for resiliency and living life, and there’s no metaphor stronger than running a river. Rivers hit all my buttons: fun, beauty, excitement, physical challenge, social engagement,” says Florence Williams in her second book: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. Florence Williams author of …

Yann Arthus-Bertrand – An Elevated Vision

Yann Arthus-Bertrand has committed his life to deepening our connections with the environment and one another. For years, I have found great inspiration in his work and have shared it with family, friends, co-workers, students, and now the PI community! As a dedicated aficionada, I have tried to keep track of Arthus-Bertrand’s on-going accomplishments. In an attempt to guide you through …

Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature

Innovations Inspired by Nature – What We Can Learn From the Genius that Surrounds Us Inspired by her backyard observations in Missoula, Montana, biologist and natural history writer, Janine Benyus, invented the word biomimicry in 1990. The publication of her book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature in 1997 introduced the world to the idea of applying natural principles to human problems. Since the …