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Ecopsychology & Community

Essential Oils: The Essence of Clean and Well-being

  The early Transcendentalists like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau somewhat inspire our philosophy at Koala Eco. Followers of this movement believed immersion in the sights, sounds and...

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Journal

The invisible universe at the tip of our noses

The invisible universe at the tip of our noses

“Smells are one of the quickest ways to change mood and emotion.” So says Dr Alan R Hirsch, founder of the Chicago-based Smell and Taste...

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Does a peaceful night’s sleep seem like an impossible dream?

Does a peaceful night’s sleep seem like an impossible dream?

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not...

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The Gifts of Spring

The Gifts of Spring

After the long dark months of a northern hemisphere winter, nature often sends us small yet unmistakeable signs that spring is finally on its way....

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#NaturePact: Noticing Nature at work, rest, learning and play

#NaturePact: Noticing Nature at work, rest, learning and play

Have you ever heard of ‘soft fascination’? It’s a rather lovely academic research term for what happens when we focus in on cloud patterns, the...

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The Meditative Art of Mindful Cleaning this Spring

The Meditative Art of Mindful Cleaning this Spring

As the cooler months end and plants begin to sprout their first buds, it’s time for us to take cues from nature. A time of...

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#NaturePact: Healthy Country, Healthy People

#NaturePact: Healthy Country, Healthy People

As our #NaturePact journey towards more meaningful and mutually beneficial connections with nature begins, it’s a good moment to pause and really think about what...

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How our latest sponsorship is helping young people get up close and personal with marine wildlife

How our latest sponsorship is helping young people get up close and personal with marine wildlife

If you’ve ever taken a walk along the coast and spotted a breaching whale or been at the bow of a sailing boat when a...

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A step closer to nature  

A step closer to nature  

Recently I’ve been inspired by a column by Jancee Dunn that I read in The New York Times: “How to make your walk a micro...

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Flannel flowers and migrating whales: a cliff-top walk in Sydney’s Wintertime

Flannel flowers and migrating whales: a cliff-top walk in Sydney’s Wintertime

An Hour in Nature® At Koala Eco, we believe our connection to nature is a wonderful and precious thing, informing how we think and live...

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