Becky Cushing
Becky Cushing, MS, director of Mass Audubon’s Berkshire Sanctuaries, has led natural history and birding programs throughout New England. Her work takes place at the intersection of people and nature, through conservation, education, and advocacy work across the state. Most recently she published “The Role of Ospreys in Education” in the Journal of Raptor Research.
Connecting with Nature with Becky Cushing
Resources
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Fresh Ways to Bond with Nature This Summer
Whether you’re a flower child or “two with nature,” here are a few ways to get closer to the great outdoors this summer.
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Why I Love Being in Nature
We are asked our faculty about their favorite ways to get outside, and the most powerful benefits they experience in nature.
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Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Birding
Kripalu teachers reflect on how birding can be a contemplative practice that focuses on the thrill of the moment rather than checking species off a list.
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Eight Windows into Meditation
Sitting on a cushion isn't the only way to reap the benefits of this powerful practice.
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Creative Collaborations with Our Berkshire Neighbors
Kripalu has developed collaborations with arts and nature organizations throughout Berkshire County, which offer unique opportunities for practicing present-moment awareness.
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