Connecting with Nature for Joy and Well-being
Connecting with nature just feels good. Whether it’s working in the garden, watching birds at a feeder, or hiking among the redwoods, connecting with nature promotes mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual well-being.
The joy of this connection inspires appreciation — and appreciation inspires conservation. As scientist Baba Dioum said, “In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.“
My mission is to help others understand, love, and conserve this beautiful planet and all the wondrous life that depends upon it. I believe that it all starts with that incredible and miraculous connection to nature. And I want to encourage others to find that connection.
Hi, my name is Carla and I’m a retired biologist. I’ve spent a lifetime studying, enjoying, and appreciating nature. I started Joyful Earth to create beautiful books and gifts to encourage interest in nature and inspire appreciation for the natural world. A portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to organizations that support environmental conservation.
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I am privileged to live in the beautiful mountains of southern California, surrounded by nature and wildlife. I love hiking, birding, art and design, reading, crafting, meditating, and writing.
If you would like to receive weekly emails from me with nature-inspired goodness, please click the button below. I’ll also send you a free gift – a quick downloadable guide to nature journaling.
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