Green Dreams & Stream Teams (Green Infrastructure/Nature-Based Solutions)🌱
This type of pavement allows rainwater to seep through instead of running off into storm drains.
What is permeable pavement?
This breed is known for its spotted coat and Disney stardom.
What is a Dalmatian?
This famous monarch had six wives, some of whom unfortunately didn’t keep their heads.
Who was Henry VIII?
Tesla popularized this type of vehicle in the 21st century.
What is the electric car?
Staring at screens for too long can strain your eyes. Following the "20-20-20 rule" means that every 20 minutes, you should look at something 20 feet away for how many seconds?
What is 20 seconds? (Tip: Helps reduce digital eye strain at your desk.)
Urban "green lungs," like Central Park, are examples of this green infrastructure type.
What are urban parks?
Originally bred in Germany, this intelligent working breed is the most popular in the U.S.
What is a German Shepherd?
In 1066, William the Conqueror won this famous battle.
What is the Battle of Hastings?
This Japanese company produces the Corolla, the world’s best-selling car model.
What is Toyota?
This seated practice involves straightening your back, closing your eyes, and focusing on slow breaths for a few minutes, even between meetings.
What is mindful breathing or meditation?
(Tip: Reduces stress and resets focus without leaving your chair.)
These vegetated channels slow down and filter stormwater along roads.
What are bioswales?
The smallest recognized dog breed, often seen in handbags.
What is a Chihuahua?
This queen ruled during England’s “Golden Age” in the 16th century.
Who is Elizabeth I?
In 1959, Volvo introduced this life-saving safety feature, now standard in cars.
What is the three-point seatbelt?
Keeping this healthy item at your desk can stabilize energy and prevent the dreaded afternoon crash.
What is a nutritious snack (like nuts, fruit, or yogurt)?(Tip: Better than relying on vending machine candy or coffee overload.)
In coastal areas, this ecosystem provides natural storm surge protection and valuable habitat.
What are mangroves?
This curly-haired breed is the national dog of France.
What is a Poodle?
The signing of this 1215 document limited the power of English monarchs.
What is the Magna Carta?
In 1973, a global oil crisis pushed automakers to design smaller, fuel-efficient cars, marking a shift away from the massive American "land yachts" of the ’60s.
What is the Oil Embargo (or Oil Crisis)?
Standing up during phone calls or scheduling walking meetings can help combat this negative effect of prolonged sitting.
What is sedentary fatigue (or poor circulation)?
(Tip: Moving regularly boosts both mood and productivity.)
The EU’s strategy for adapting cities to climate change through nature-based solutions is commonly referred to by this two-word phrase.
What is climate resilience?
Known for its blue-black tongue, this ancient Chinese breed’s name translates to “puffy lion dog.”
What is a Chow Chow?
Britain’s involvement in this mid-19th century conflict introduced the world to Florence Nightingale.
What is the Crimean War?
The future of cars may rely on V2X technology — the "X" in this acronym stands for cars communicating with what?
What is everything (infrastructure, other cars, pedestrians, networks)?
This holistic practice involves short breaks where you mentally “reset” by visualizing calm, grounding yourself, and practicing gratitude — all of which can be done at your desk.
What is a micro-mindfulness practice?
(Tip: Even 1–2 minutes can improve focus and lower stress.)