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Make plans to support our community by spending your Sunday afternoon relaxing in a laid-back country atmosphere. Enjoy live music, wines, and shopping at a beautiful indoor/outdoor venue with five acres of cultivated vineyards. You could also take a hike along one of the trails that the Winery has to offer, or relax on the patio or by the pond!

What you can expect:

Indoor and outdoor seating over-looking the vineyard and pond as well as in the shaded areas
Bring your favorite picnic blanket or folding chair
Shop with local vendors in the shaded areas
Indulge in your favorite food from the food trucks
New to this year: Pre-purchase a glass-of-wine ticket directly from Lost Oak Winery! Until the event, they are $8.50. At the event, they will be $9.50. Every purchase helps sponsor this event! Follow this link to purchase: https://www.lostoakwinery.com/product/Glass-of-Wine-HH
Every ticket purchase goes to support the mission of Harvest House! We are in the business of feeding, clothing, and bringing restoration to people who are going through difficult times. We serve all of Johnson County and southern Tarrant County and need as many people as possible to partner with us to help achieve our goal. More information will be available at the Harvest House booth!


Early Bird Tickets: $15 until 4/22/23

Gate Tickets: $20

Children 12 and under - FREE

Scheduled To Appear:

Austin English / Jade Flores / Kyle Sherman / Lion and the Flame / and more

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Biophelia Immersion/nature immersion React Native Full Stack Developer (visual guide)
Biophelia Immersion/nature immersion React Native Full Stack Developer (visual guide)

This initiative builds on the successes that ""citizen science"" has achieved in fields such as astronomy and conservation science. It allows individuals and institutions to experikment with and pilot nature-immersion interventions that are right-sized to their goals. They have the opportunity to test for themselves the degree to which increasing time in nature for their institution is a critically important strategy for productivity enhancement and employee wellbeing. Our aim is to co-create nature immersion research embedding the process of research localization into the piloting process so that each organization ends up with the toolkit of nature immersion capabilities they most need.

When organizations get evidence of increased performance, for example, they are likely to make permanent these nature-based interventions. For example, a hospital with two divisions could have surgeons in one division get ""flex time"" to be free to spend 50 minutes a day immersed in a local park. (A GPS-enabled application would confirm that they, in fact do spend that amount of time in the park.) After a specified period of time, their medical mistake rate and burn-out rate could be compared with that of the surgeons in the control group. Each organization can choose to utilize research metrics and methods that have the greatest bearings on their needs. Research methods such as Networked Improvement Communities, Context Variation by Design, and Positive Deviance are examples of methodologies that have demonstrated that proof-of-concept experiments can be emulated and customized across a network. Our goal is to help individuals as well as organizations and institutions, assisting individuals in acquiring the health literacy to decide how much time in nature they need to achieve their medical goals.

We anticipate that there are metrics that can be gathered based on GPS data on time in the park, survey data, and through apple watch integration bio-metric data, employer productivity data, medical record data for health insurance use cases and learning data for educational institutions. Research ought to explore how nature dose changes productivity and reduces corporate risk through preventing mistakes and unforced errors.


Understand company needs to define system specifications
Plan and design the structure of a technology solution
Communicate system requirements to software development teams
Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
Oversee assigned programs (e.g. conduct code review) and provide guidance to team members
Assist with solving technical problems when they arise
Ensure the implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure
Address technical concerns, ideas and suggestions
Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals
Requirements
Proven experience as a Technical Architect
Hands-on experience with software development and system administration
Understanding of strategic IT solutions
Experience in project management and service-oriented architecture
Knowledge of selected coding languages
Familiarity with various operating systems
Experience in cloud technologies
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Organizational and leadership skills
BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Nature Counter./Biophelia Counter

""A recent study of 20,000 people published in the journal Scientific Reports finds that people who spend at least 120 minutes per week - that’s about 18 minutes a day - in nature are far more likely to report being in good health and having higher psychological well-being, as compared to those who don’t embrace nature. People who spent some time in nature, but fewer than 120 minutes a week, ""were no more likely to report good health or high well-being than those who reported 0 minutes,"" the study authors found.""

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-the-exact-number-of-minutes-to-spend-in-nature-each-week-for-better-health-2019-06-21

 

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities
Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
Design client-side and server-side architecture
Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
Write effective APIs
Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
Create security and data protection settings
Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
Write technical documentation
Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality software design and architecture
Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
Review and debug code
Perform validation and verification testing
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
Document development phases and monitor systems
Ensure software is up-to-date with latest technologies
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer
Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
Ability to work independently


You can see the benefits of time in the park put on Nature Counter's linkedin page here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nature-counter-by-crowddoing_forestbathing-naturedose-attentionrestorationtheory-activity-6805531019593302016-1hnd, You can see more background on our Nature Counter team here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nature-counter-by-crowddoing_forestbathing-naturedose-attentionrestorationtheory-activity-6805531019593302016-1hnd. You can see a post about how just 30 minutes a week in nature reduces the chance of depression by 7%.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/13/health/nature-outdoors-health.html

 

120 Minutes per week in nature is also geo-locateable on phones. Have you gotten your 120 minutes a week at medium edose nature, or 90 minutes a day of high dose nature?

That is determinable by if your smart phone shows you in the park for how many minutes.

 

We aim to build an app that counts how many minutes in nature each week you have spent and reporting that back to the person. This is like step counts, but based on time in nature as walks through non-parks don’t count for the nature counter.


- Participate in weekly discussions across teams and stakeholders on ways to reach project goals.
Time-based nature benefits-
15 Minutes in Nature
Decrease in pulse rate by 3.9%
Decrease in systolic blood pressure by 1.9%
Decrease in diastolic blood pressure by 2.1%
Lower levels of cortisol (stress hormone)
Increased parasympathetic nerve activity and decreased sympathetic nerve activity. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to control respiration, digestion, and heart rate. When you are calm, the parasympathetic nervous system is increased, lowering your heart rate and respiration, and increasing digestion. In a stressful situation, the fight or flight (sympathetic) response is triggered, dilating pupils, increasing heart rate and respiration, which allows you to breathe faster.
Feel more relaxed, yet energized
30 minutes in nature
All of the benefits from 15 minutes in nature AND
Increased attention span
Reduction in depression symptoms by 7%
Reduction in high blood pressure by 9%
50 minutes in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, and 40 minutes in nature AND
An increased attention span with the ability to block out irrelevant stimuli and concentrate
A decreased level of anxiety
120 minutes (2 hours) in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, 40, and 50 minutes in nature AND
An overall sense of well-being and happiness
A better, more restful sleep
150 minutes (2.5 hours) in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, 40, 50, and 120 minutes in nature AND
Reduction in feelings of anxiety
Reduced need to ruminate on past events and focus on the future
200 minutes in nature
All of the benefits from 15, 30, 40, 50, and 120 minutes in nature AND
The feeling of well-being and happiness

Nature benefits we're communicating:
Performance on backwards digit-span (a cognitively demanding task that requires directed attention/requires the person to block out irrelevant stimuli and focus) significantly improved while walking in nature Maintain the focus staring at something on paper better during and after a walk in nature. The ability to focus was not only recuperated by nature, but was even better compared to before going out into nature. A faster and more stable pattern of responding on the Attention Network Task Cognitive performance especially for self-perceived affect was found to improve significantly more after nature interactions compared to urban interactions. Overall, BDS ( backwards digit span) performance improved on average by 0.75 (SD = 2.11) points from pre- to post-nature interactions and 0.29 (SD = 2.19) BDS points from pre- to post urban environment interactions. Reduce the population prevalence of depression and high blood pressure by up to 7% and 9% respectively. A lower rates of depression and of high blood pressure. 3.9% decrease in pulse rate. Systolic blood pressure was lower (1.9% decrease). Diastolic blood pressure was lower (2.1% decrease). good reported health and high subjective wellbeing lower concentrations of cortisol, lower pulse rate, lower blood pressure, greater parasympathetic nerve activity, and lower sympathetic nerve activity walking leads to improved psychological state, reduced state-anxiety and perceived stress

#forestbathing ""forest bathing program significantly reduced pulse rate and significantly increased the score for vigor and decreased the scores for depression, fatigue, anxiety, and confusion. Urinary adrenaline after forest bathing showed a tendency toward decrease. Urinary dopamine after forest bathing was significantly lower than that after urban area walking, suggesting the relaxing effect of the forest bathing. Serum adiponectin after the forest bathing was significantly greater than that after urban area walking.""


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


 

3 days ago

""immersion in the forest environment and conscious activation of the senses [58,59,60] (for an overview of example exercises carried out during forest bathing, see McEwan et al. [61]). Originally conceptualized as a form of preventative healthcare, forest bathing is now used as a targeted intervention for specific mental health issues and forms part of the national health service in Japan [59]. Over the past two decades, considerable emerging evidence around the efficacy of forest bathing as a therapeutic practice has been developed, principally stemming from Japan and South Korea [62,63].

A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Kotera et al. [11] outlines the evidence in support of forest bathing as an effective mental health therapy, with regards to its capacity to alleviate short-term mood disturbance. Forest bathing could be a suitable therapy, given it is a relatively safe and gentle practice, carried out in a supportive environment. It has been recommended as effective in the treatment of anxiety [11], depression [64], and addiction [58], and has been studied as an intervention for inpatients experiencing affective and psychotic disorders [65]. Miyazaki [59] additionally found support for forest bathing’s capacity to increase positive psychological resources, while improving the cardiovascular, immune, and respiratory systems.

Biophilia [66], the predominant theoretical framework used in the East, and Attention Restoration Theory [67,68] have been suggested as contributing to forest bathing’s therapeutic effects. "" #wellbeing



"" Forty-two articles that tested natural environments or stimuli against a suitable control, and included an objective measure of cognitive performance, had been published since July 2013. Articles were subjected to screening procedures and quality appraisal. Random effects meta-analyses were performed to calculate pooled effect sizes across 8 cognitive domains using data from 49 individual outcome measures. Results showed that working memory, cognitive flexibility, and to a less-reliable degree, attentional control, are improved after exposure to natural environments, with low to moderate effect sizes."" #attentionrestorationtheory#forestbathing

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30130463/


 

2 weeks ago

""In 2015, there was a journal article published in the Ecosystem Services by Paul Sandifer, Ariana Sutton-Grier, and Bethney Ward. It offers the most comprehensive list of benefits from spending time outdoors.

 

These include: reduced stress, depression, dejection, anger, aggression, frustration, hostility, illness and sick leave, and increased self-esteem, psychological well-being, opportunities for reflection, creativity, etc""

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-nature-help-my-business-anja-falk-rye-olsen/?trackingId=5U9B8oA6DTqJphY4jd0N7g%3D%3D


""In one study, University of Michigan students were given a brief memory test, then divided into two groups. One group took a walk around an arboretum, and the other took a walk down a city street. When the participants returned and did the test again, those who had walked among trees did almost 20% percent better than they had first time. The people who had taken in city sights instead did not consistently improve."" #biophelia

http://www.breseefinancial.com.advisor.news/being-outside-can-improve-memory-fight-depression-and-lower-blood-pressure-here-are-12-science-backed-reasons-to-spend-more-time-outdoors/?c=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjoxMTMyMCwicHJldmlldyI6ZmFsc2UsImNvbW1faWQiOjI1NDkxODgsImRlc3RfaWQiOjM0ODM1ODAsInJlYWRlcl9pZCI6bnVsbH0.7coT-S8RhJPEb63bdhUdfHBQbl14RrSefSbMRxwgUK4


""A study published in 2010 evaluated the effect of forest bathing on immune function. For a group of Japanese adults, a three-day trip to the forest increased the number of white blood cells in their blood. These levels of white blood cells stayed elevated for more than 30 days after their adventure in the woods. "" #health#wellness#preventionworks

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-reasons-why-being-outside-important-benjamin-trengrove/


""It's estimated that between 60-90% of doctor's visits in the US are stress related(3). ... the University of Sussex claims a nature walk reduces stress only by 42%"" #mentalhealth#wellness

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/forest-bathingwithout-water-weinstein-ms-rn-crni-facw-faan/?trackingId=uJ%2FmIJN0JzKRH4Iaqwqaqw%3D%3D


""experiencing nature. Strayer asserts, ""Our brains aren’t tireless three-pound machines; they’re easily fatigued When we slow down, stop the busywork, and take in beautiful natural surroundings, not only do we feel restored, but our mental performance improves too."" Strayer has demonstrated this concept with a group of Outward Bound participants, who performed 50 percent better on creative problem-solving tasks after three days of wilderness backpacking."" #creative#wellness#wellbeing

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/health-effects-interacting-nature-mimi-guarneri-md-facc-abihm/?trackingId=lwV8JIb8Eu72%2BxEgq3GfGA%3D%3D


 

2 weeks ago

""Yoshifumi Miyazaki noted that, of the 7 million years human beings and their direct ancestors have been alive, we have lived in nature for 99.99% of that time. Therefore, it’s a very small percentage of time we have lived in the urban environments that we have created!

 

We are really adapted to living in nature. So living in these artificial environments actually creates stress on our bodies. We are made to be in nature and our bodies and brains respond well to it."" #naturalworld#scienceandenvironment#biodiversity#conservation

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/forest-bathing-viv-kenchington/



""The joy of engaging with nature is that it can lower stress, relieve anxiety, elevate your mood, enhance self-esteem, stimulate creativity and improve working memory."" #forestbathing#wel#wellbeing#lifestylemedicine

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/boost-your-mental-well-being-2019-neil-jones-/


""In the last few decades, we have discovered that as adults we have what is called *neuroplasticity*. This means we are not doomed to live with the consequences of the things that have happened to us, but actually have the deep ability to create new connections and ""rewire"" parts of our brains.

Here’s where it gets really interesting and FUN. ☀️


It takes over 400 repetitions to create a new synapse (connection) in the brain.

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We are looking for volunteers who can provide consulting on
product management strategy, research, experimentation, talking to users, prioritized features, etc.

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We are looking for volunteers who have experience in social media management and can help us grow our social media presence & engagement, as well as share recommendations and strategies for community building.

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We are looking for volunteers who are willing to provide
guidance to help us improve our brand image and performance, and aid us in identifying effective marketing campaigns (digital marketing, influencer marketing, paid advertising, media relations, etc.) that will reach targeted audiences effectively.

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We are looking for volunteers who are experts in 501(c)(3) nonprofit financial operations. We primarily require consulting on the organization’s financial requirements, procedures, documentation and accounting.

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We will be delivering to 620+ families at Thanksgiving in the Greater Toronto Area from Milton to Scarborough, from the Lakeshore to Aurora and Barrie.

If you would like to volunteer by packing food and/or driving to our families, please sign up on our website www.basketbrigadecanada.org on our Contact page.

PREP DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 = 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00-11:00 am Pick up Crew – pick up food from various locations
12:00-2:00 pm Offloading Crew – offload trucks at venue
12:00-5:00 pm SPO (Sort, Pack and Organize) Crew – sort and pack food at venue
2:00-3:00 pm Food Crew – set up volunteer food and clean up
2:00-5:00 pm Clean up Crew – flatten boxes, take out garbage

PREP DAY 2: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025 = 5:30 AM – 5:00 PM
6:00-11:00 am Pick up Crew – pick up food from various locations
12:00-2:00 pm Offloading Crew – offload trucks at venue
12:00-5:00 pm SPO (Sort, Pack and Organize) Crew – sort and pack food at venue
2:00-3:00 pm Food Crew – set up volunteer food and clean up
2:00-5:00 pm Clean up Crew – flatten boxes, take out garbage

PREP DAY 3/DELIVERY DAY 1: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 = 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
6:00-11:00 am Pick up Crew – pick up food from various locations
11:30-5:00 pm Registration Crew – register all volunteers
12:00-2:00 pm Offloading Crew – offload trucks at venue
12:00-7:00 pm SPO (Sort, Pack and Organize) Crew – sort, pack and organize food at venue
1:00-2:00 pm Food Crew – set up volunteer food and clean up
1:00-6:00 pm Clean up Crew – flatten boxes and recycle
4:00-7:00 pm Drivers pick up - some will pick up tonight

DELIVERY DAY 2: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 = 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
8:00-11:00 am Registration Crew – register all volunteers and drivers
8:00-12:00 pm SPO (Sort, Pack and Organize) Crew – organize food for drivers at venue
8:00-11:00 am TP (Turkey and Potato) Crew – hand out turkeys and potatoes to Drivers
8:00-11:00 am Drivers – pick up food
8:00-11:00 am Clean up Crew – flatten boxes and recycle
10:00-11:00 am Food Crew – set up volunteer food and clean up

If you would like more information please visit our website www.basketbrigadecanada.org and check the Events page.

Thank you!

Joanne

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Volunteer - Offload Crew	no limit	n/a	n/a
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Volunteer - Pick up Crew	no limit	n/a	n/a
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Volunteer - Sort, Pack and Organize	no limit	n/a	n/a
Volunteer - Pick up Crew	no limit	n/a	n/a
Volunteer - Offload Crew	no limit	n/a	n/a
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Volunteer - Organize	no limit	n/a	n/a
Driver	no limit	n/a	n/a
Clean Up Crew	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Every 4.5 minutes a child is diagnosed with AUTISM, according to the CDC. In fact, autism has become more common in our children than cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined! Join us as a volunteer and help B.I.A.N.C.A. create a brighter future for over 12,000 children with autism in San Diego County & their families.

B.I.A.N.C.A. is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit organization with no paid staff, dedicated to serving children struggling to cope with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). We provide help and give hope by providing reliable information, promoting best practices, and offering comprehensive resources for families, practitioners, and communities.

Please consider volunteering your time to help us raise the funds necessary to continue to help families in our community access critical services and much-needed support. We are looking for volunteers to help during our 10th Annual Golf "Fore" Autism Charity Golf Tournament. We have 2 shifts:

SHIFT 1 (noon to 5pm) will spend the day outside helping to keep score on a hole.
SHIFT 2 (5pm to 8pm) will help with the auction during dinner. We are looking for volunteers to help record the winners of the silent & live auctions and distribute the winning items. There is no public speaking involved :)

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Shift 1	no limit	n/a	n/a
Shift 2	no limit	n/a	n/a

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The Inaugural Reelin’ For Warriors Fishing Rodeo benefiting SWLA Veteran’s Association and United Way of Southwest Louisiana has been set for Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Calcasieu Point Landing. The weigh station will be open beginning at 2 pm. Anglers of all ages are encouraged to compete for prizes donated by sponsors and businesses. Fishing begins at 5 am and concludes at 2 pm with a family style awards ceremony at Calcasieu Point Landing.

“This is such a natural partnership because both are responding to the complex issues veterans face today. At the same time, both nonprofits want to see a growth in events where families can spend more time together outdoors,” said Denise Durel, President and CEO, United Way of Southwest Louisiana. “It’s the perfect way to teach children about giving back while spending time together and having fun.”

Two man boat teams are $150 and can be purchased online at unitedwayswla.org/fishingrodeo.

All participants must have a valid fishing license. Learn more about what type you need online at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries online.

All boats must launch and weigh in at Calcasieu Point Landing at 3955 Henry Pugh Blvd, Lake Charles, La 70605. The boat launch is a three lane boat ramp that accesses the Industrial and Intracoastal Canals adjacent to nearby Turner’s Bay and Big Lake. Full rules and regulations for Reelin’ for Warriors can be found online and downloaded at unitedwayswla.org/rfwrules.

Sponsors, prize donors and event volunteers are needed. To learn more or join the event, contact United Way of Southwest Louisiana online. One presenting sponsor, Home of the Brave, will be sold and recognized in all media and signage for $7,500. Four other sponsor levels can be purchased. Learn more or purchase online at unitedwayswla.org/fishingrodeo.

“We’re planning to make this event a fun day for everyone and maybe a few surprise prizes like Biggest Birdsnest for those that get a few tangles. We have a Youth Prize for those who value fishing as their quality time with kids and many other things in the works,” said Allen Cormier, Outreach Coordinator, SWLA Veteran’s Association. “This community support will allow us to continue repairing hurricane-damaged homes of veterans, give back to our local community like we did at Bilbo Cemetery and Riverside Park, and host social events such as our yearly Veterans Day Fest!”

If you would like to hang a poster, donate a prize or other in-kind way to assist in the event, email liveunited@unitedwayswla.org.

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Shift 4	10	n/a	n/a
shift 3	5	n/a	n/a
shift 2	10	n/a	n/a
shift 1	20	n/a	n/a

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--Volunteers are needed on race course to help encourage/cheer/direct participants
--Registration help the morning of the event, handing out packets to runners as they check-in
--Pass out participation medals to runners as the cross the finish line
--assist with tear down of event/Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Suite # tbd

REFRESHMENTS & FUN PROVIDED!

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General	no limit	n/a	n/a