How our surroundings shape behavior, well-being, connection, and our relationship with the natural world.
Contact with nature may do more than improve individual well-being. Research suggests that access to green space is associated with stronger community cohesion, greater mutual support, and lower crime rates.
Could more time outdoors help protect children’s eyesight? Two studies suggest that greater exposure to outdoor light may be associated with a lower risk or slower progression of nearsightedness.
Gardens may offer much more than fresh produce. Research suggests that tending even a small patch of green can support well-being, connection with nature, social relationships, and a sense of belonging.
Our fractured human relationships mirror our fractured relationship with the earth—and compassion may be the cure for both.
