Nature is Nurture: Outdoors are Key to Children’s Health, Buffer to Pandemic Stress
Treva Lind · Union-Bulletin · November 5, 2021
Featuring Dr. Amber Fyfe-Johnson, a Nature and Health researcher
Green spaces near homes and schools bring measurable benefits for children both in physical activity and mental health, according to widespread data.
Call for Special Issue Papers: Nature and Health deadline Nov. 19th
The Special Issue of Ecopsychology is open to submissions on other work in the nature and health field, within the categories below, and also listed here, along with details about the issue.
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Children with Access to Nature are Mentally and Physically Healthier
Andrei Ionescu · Earth.com · September 30, 2021
Featuring Amber Fyfe-Johnson and Dr. Pooja Tandon, Nature and Health researchers
According to a massive review of data from almost 300 studies, researchers at Washington State University and the University of Washington have confirmed that exposure to nature leads to a variety of health benefits in children.
Science Backs Nature as Key to Children’s Health
WSU Insider · September 29, 2021
Featuring Dr. Amber Fyfe-Johnson, a Nature and Health researcher
The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive review of data from nearly 300 studies.
Washington Trails: When War Leads to Trauma, Trails May Lead the Way Out
Up until recently, there have been very few studies on how being outside and hiking might positively improve the functioning and quality of life for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Washington Trails: What Researchers are Discovering About how and why Being Outside is so Good for us.
Time spent in nature is good for you. Whether you’ve known that consciously or not, it’s likely that the physical and mental benefits have played a role in why you get outside and hike.
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UW Tri-campus Forest Bathing Map
The tri-campus Forest Bathing map represents the collective action of the UW Sustainability Action Plan Engagement Committee (Lauren Updyke, Lauren Brohawn, Toren Elste, Ellen Moore, Cheryl Wheeler, and Daimon Eklund). Daimon created the forest bathing map using Arc GIS StoryMap with site recommendations and photos provided by Alexa (UW Bothell), Cheryl (UW Seattle), and Ellen Moore (UW Tacoma).
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How Nature Nurtures Us in Seattle Parks on July 12th
On July 12, 2021, researchers and practitioners from Seattle explored the physical and mental health benefits of nature connection in an urban setting. During this online panel organized by Nature and Health, the community discussed questions like:
What does the research show about how nature is good for us?
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Generational Amnesia: The Memory Loss That Harms the Planet
Richard Fisher · BBC · June 24, 2021
Featuring Peter Kahn, Nature and Health researcher and Steering Committee member
According to Kahn and Weiss, we all experience this environmental form of generational amnesia.
Livestream: Voice of the River Nature Community June 13
This arts and dance event was held in People’s Park on June 13, 2021. It incorporated spoken and written word, as well as dance and community-derived movement pieces. It was the Spokane/ Columbia River event for the Global Water Dances Project 2021.
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