Nature-based Approaches for a Resilient Future: Bridging the Gaps.
Giving back on the trail - Creating Awareness and Action. Learn more here.
Read more of how a small part of the studio joined his 2024 adventure here.
The Art of Nature. Read about nature as muse in the 2024 NOAH blog here.
Watch our 2024 conversation about belonging, biophilia and blue mind here.
Listen to our 2024 conversation about walking, writing and wellbeing here.
"Loved hearing the podcast! The idea of bringing nature indoors, and appreciating it in small bits when we are stuck inside really resonates. Thanks...!"
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Watch our 2022 conversation about living close to the natural world. here
In the local news 2022
Listen here to our 2020 conversation about coping with lockdowns.
EARTH DAY special. Nature's Tonic (2020)
With the current "shelter-in-place" requirements, many people are spending more time walking outside or working in their gardens. Research has shown that contact with nature has a psycho-therapeutic effect. Listen as Debbie discusses wellbeing and mindful nature connection.+
(+Debbie draws from her
EARTH DAY special. Nature's Tonic (2020)
With the current "shelter-in-place" requirements, many people are spending more time walking outside or working in their gardens. Research has shown that contact with nature has a psycho-therapeutic effect. Listen as Debbie discusses wellbeing and mindful nature connection.+
(+Debbie draws from her own experiences and also discusses work by A. Andrews, G. Bratman et al., Q. Li et al., G. Mao et al., B. Park et al., G. Pierce, B. Plotkin and T. Berry, D. Strayer, and E. Wilson)
Design and Creative Non-Fiction
Early, D. A. How Deep is Your Own Biophilia and How Do You Design for Wellbeing? (2024) in Wellbeing, Journal of Biophilic Design (8th ed.) (UK)
Early, D. A. Forest Bathing with My Clothes On: One Woman's Biophilic Journey of Belonging, Wellbeing and Transformation with a Path towards Adapting to Change (2024) (Aotearoa/New Zealand)
Early, D. A. From the Emerald Isle to the Blue Pacific Continent, (2023) in Blue Mind, Journal of Biophilic Design (6th ed.) (UK)
Early, D. A. Glimpses of Medicinal Botanics. A Journey to Machu Picchu from Puerto Maldonado
(2008; Edited by Upton, M) (USA)
Parks & Rec., Conservation, Travel, Nature Blogs and Newsletters
Early, D. A. Various (2021-2024) (Aotearoa/New Zealand)
Early, D. A. Fragrance from the Forest (2019) In My Nature (Australia)
Early, D. A. Program Highlights and Gifts from Nature Fall and Winter (2018) The Natural Observer, Governor Dick Environmental Center News (USA)
Early, D. A. Friends of Chester Valley Trail Communications Plan (2010) Chesco, USA
Conference Abstracts or Research Presentations (Poster and Oral)
Early, D. A. Explore Inner and Outer Landscapes, Biophilia Summit (2024) (Italy) (virtual)
Early, D. A. Walking for Well-being: Inner and Outer Adventures, Adventure Therapy Aotearoa (2023) (Aotearoa New Zealand)
Early, D. A. Various. British Toxicology Society (1998 and 1999) (UK)
Early, D. A. Various. 8th European Placenta Meeting in Assoc. with International Federation of Placenta Assoc. (1999) (Austria)
Educational Material
Early, D. A. Mindful Nature Connection, 10 - week Program (2021-2023) Nan Tien Institute, (Australia)
Early, D. A. Buddhism, Sustainability & The Environment, 5 - week Program (2021) Nan Tien Institute, (Australia)
Early, D. A. Various topics including Medicinal Herbs and Shinrin-yoku (2016) The Herbarium, USA)
Early, D. A. Various Medical Writing-related training for post graduates and professionals (2003-2008) (USA)
Book Reviews
Early, D. A. Becoming a Successful Clinical Trial Investigator. (2010) CRFocus (UK), 21(4).
Early, D. A. The Trouble with Medical Journals. (2009) CRFocus (UK), 20(4).
Early, D. A. Communicating Health Risks to the Public: A Global Perspective (2007) CRFocus (UK), 18(5).
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