Watching weather patterns, wildlife habits, and seasonal shifts. 3. Environmental Stewardship

Studies show that immersion in nature can boost creative problem-solving skills by up to 50 percent by allowing the prefrontal cortex of the brain to rest.

The Nature and Outdoor Lifestyle: A Complete Guide to Wild Living

Human beings are biologically wired to be in nature. Biophilia, a term popularized by biologist E.O. Wilson, suggests that humans possess an innate, genetically determined affinity for the natural world. When we isolate ourselves in concrete jungles and stare at blue-screen devices for 10 hours a day, we experience what researchers call "nature deficit disorder."