NatureBoard by Brendan Smith https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t An example RA board encouraging students to get outdoors en-us 2016-10-25 23:29:45 UTC 2026-03-17 16:13:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png What's Near Us brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133191234 -       Mount Tom Range, Holyoke MA 1,202’ elevation, lengthy hiking trails and the best views of the Connecticut Valley River  
-       Sugarloaf Mountian, Deerfield MA 791’ elevation, multiple challenging hiking trails, and an observation tower accessible by car
-       Quabbin Reservoir, Beltchertown MA, The largest body of water in MA, with tons of hiking, biking, birdwatching and breathtaking views
]]> 2016-10-25 23:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133191234 Health Benefits brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133191503 -        Increases brain function and reduces ADHD symptoms
-        Increases vitamin D intake
-        Reduces stress and anxiety 
-        Outdoor activity, particularly hiking or climbing builds a strong body 
-        Improves distance vision 
-        Enhances social interactions 
-        Cleaner air
-        Improves sleep 
]]> 2016-10-25 23:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133191503 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133191968 2016-10-25 23:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133191968 Get to Nature: Its Good for You! brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133192005 Brendan Smith]]> 2016-10-25 23:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133192005 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133192966 2016-10-25 23:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133192966 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133193803 Amidst all of the commotion and haggle of being a student day to day, we each need time to return to the restorative place that is nature and experience the calm that it can provide us]]> 2016-10-26 00:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133193803 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133194618 2016-10-26 00:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133194618 Straight Facts brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133196182  "...taking a walk in nature reduced depression scores in 71 percent of participants. Researchers compared the effect with a control group who also took walk, but in a shopping centre. Only 45 percent of the shopping center walkers had reduced depression scores, while 22 percent of them actually felt more depressed." (Medical Daily)


]]> 2016-10-26 00:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133196182 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133198689 2016-10-26 00:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133198689 Protip brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133205079 Always have a buddy, always carry water, wear layers, and remain on marked trails]]> 2016-10-26 01:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133205079 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133206346 2016-10-26 01:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133206346 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133207681 2016-10-26 02:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133207681 Get Involved brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133208596 Join the University of Massachusetts Outing Club (UMOC)! No experience necessary and it provides countless outdoor events]]> 2016-10-26 02:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133208596 brendansmith1 https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133209225 2016-10-26 02:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brendansmith1/e6wnaiixuf4t/wish/133209225