Our latest Confluence blog posts

• Attention Restoration Theory- how nature helps our brain

  Spending time in nature provides us with an opportunity to rest, reflect, and restore ourselves. Whether we are looking at a sunset, gazing at the ocean or the mountains, sitting in the park or staring out the window, nature helps our brains to relax.  Think about how many times you have been overwhelmed or feeling... Read More →
• Get Your Feet on the Earth and Reduce Your Stress

  A great stress reduction technique in nature is called Earthing or Grounding. Earthing or Grounding refers to connecting ourselves to the surface of our planet by sitting, standing, or walking barefoot on the Earth.   Earthing was discovered by Clinton Ober, a pioneer in the cable TV industry, who discovered the many health benefits of earthing. ... Read More →
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  Recreation Northwest Donates $100,000 in the 11th Hour to Complete WMBC’s Samish Way Parking Lot Project

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2021 For more information contact: Todd Elsworth, Recreation Northwest 360.739.8458 Recreation Northwest Donates $100,000 in the 11th Hour to Complete WMBC’s Samish Way Parking Lot Project Bellingham, WA. — Saturday October 9th, Todd Elsworth, Executive Director of Recreation Northwest, presented a check for $100,000 on behalf of an Angel... Read More →