This months episode is sponsored by the Dandelion and the metal straw.  You are invited to unplug and get outdoors for both your mental and physical health.  This month the resources in the spotlight are iNaturalist at https://www.inaturalist.org/ and Johann Hari's book called "Lost Connections" possibly available at your local library or get it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.ca/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/163286830X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1529013447&sr=1-1&keywords=johann+hari. 

Other resources referenced are below:

1) Re-think your relationship with the dandelion at: 

https://www.quora.com/Why-dont-people-like-dandelions

2) Learn about Nature Deficit Disorder at:

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-38094186

3)Read about the benefits of getting out doors at:

 http://www.businessinsider.com/why-spending-more-time-outside-is-healthy-2017-7

4) Learn about "Forest Bathing at:

http://time.com/5259602/japanese-forest-bathing/

5) Check-out the Standord experiment on the benefits of nature for mental health at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTzl_AHCmho

6) Check-out the Ted Talk by Ben Klasky at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTzl_AHCmho.

7) Explore the benefits of dandelions at: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-dandelion.html. 

Also visit my website if you are interested in doing an anonymus survey about retirement at: 

 https://sites.google.com/view/self-directedcurriculum/home