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Nature as Teacher

Nature Based Mindful Practice

An Invitation to Return... There was a time in human history when each of us was alive and awake to both the beauty and the wisdom of the natural world. A time of awareness where we intuited...

Posted: August 4, 2020, 8:25 AM

UMBC Eats Community Cookbook Recipe of the Week

Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli 1 head of cauliflower 1 (16 oz.) can black beans 1 (16 oz.) can of garbanzo beans ½ a red onion 1 cup (or less) Italian...

Posted: August 4, 2020, 8:23 AM

Embarking on a Journey to At-Home Composting

Get started reducing your waste and nourishing your garden!

A guest post by Kayla Hickman, UMBC’s Environmental Sustainability Coordinator   My ecological footprint is one I think of often. The earth is a finite planet with many inhabitants who all...

Posted: August 3, 2020, 8:33 AM

Nature as Teacher

Nature Based Mindful Practice

An Invitation to Return... There was a time in human history when each of us was alive and awake to both the beauty and the wisdom of the natural world. A time of awareness where we intuited...

Posted: July 28, 2020, 8:07 AM

UMBC Eats Community Cookbook Recipe of the Week

Quick Quinoa Salad Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce Quinoa Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 Avocado, sliced Hard boiled eggs Wash and cut the romaine lettuce and put in a bowl. Add...

Posted: July 28, 2020, 8:07 AM

Benefits of native plant gardening: Part 2

Benefits, pitfalls, and some of my favorite species

This is the second of two guest posts by Sarah Hansen. To read part one, click here. Native plant gardening has many benefits Native plants support pollinators at every stage of their life...

Posted: July 27, 2020, 5:27 PM

Financial Wellness: RetireWise Financial Eduction Series

Budgeting, emergency fund planning, investment 101, wills...

From budgeting and building an emergency fund to determining your investment options and creating a will, there’s something for everyone to learn in this MetLife four-part financial education...

Posted: July 27, 2020, 2:28 PM

Nature as Teacher

Nature Based Mindful Practice

An Invitation to Return... There was a time in human history when each of us was alive and awake to both the beauty and the wisdom of the natural world. A time of awareness where we intuited...

Posted: July 21, 2020, 7:47 AM

UMBC Eats Community Cookbook Recipe of the Week

Salad Nicoise Ingredients: 1 can tuna fish, drained 1 head Lettuce Steamed asparagus Steamed baby potatoes Hard boiled eggs, sliced Lemon, cut in wedges Refrigerate to cool all...

Posted: July 21, 2020, 7:47 AM

Gardening with native plants: Resources to get started

Create joy and support wildlife at the same time!

A guest post by Sarah Hansen, UMBC Wellness Ambassador Finding joy in the garden In this extended period of challenge and uncertainty, one of the things that brings me solace is my garden. The...

Posted: July 20, 2020, 4:01 PM