Newsletter from Thursday, May 27th, 2021
Dear NCH2 Community,
We hope you and your families are staying safe and well. Please submit materials for the next newsletter by June 7th, 2021 so we can make sure to include them. Submit items by emailing NCH2.Chicago@gmail.com.
It’s the end of May, which means we are nearing the end of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but that doesn't mean you have to stop thriving outside! We have several initiatives underway, so check out our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and our May is Mental Health Month webpage to find out new ways you can thrive outside! All of our social media profiles can be found using handle @NCH2Network
It’s the end of May, which means we are nearing the end of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but that doesn't mean you have to stop thriving outside! We have several initiatives underway, so check out our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and our May is Mental Health Month webpage to find out new ways you can thrive outside! All of our social media profiles can be found using handle @NCH2Network
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
#Tools2ThriveOutside
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Follow Us!
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. All can be found using the handle @NCH2Network or by clicking the links below: Keep an eye on our social media channels! Throughout the month of May we will be posting daily tips for ways to get outside and stay well. CREATE your own stories on Instagram and tag @NCH2Network so we can share your outdoor adventures. |
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Show places you enjoy going, things you do outside to support your wellbeing on Instagram (@NCH2Network) or on your own social media sites using these hashtags: #NCH2, #Take5OutsidetoThrive, #Tools2ThriveOutside, and #CultivateWellbeing |
Read more about May is Mental Health Month on May: Mental Health Awareness Month
Upcoming Events
June 22 Coffee and Discussion Session: Libraries as Gateways to the Outdoors
Date: Tuesday, June 22nd
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Zoom Room, RESISTRATION REQUIRED
Description: In May 2021, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, the leading international body representing librarians, organized a webinar on the topic of "Outdoor Spaces as Key Library Assets." Over the last 10 years, and accelerating during the COVID-19 Pandemic, public librarians have increasingly worked with partner organizations to support access to nature and environmental education. One pioneer was St. Paul Public Library (MN), which in 2014 used a planned library renovation as an opportunity to partner with the Children and Nature Network and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation to renew the library's connection to the adjacent Conway Park and better connect urban families with nearby nature.
Speakers/Organizations:
Noah Lenstra, MSLIS, PhD. Assistant Professor of Library and Information Sciences. University of North Carolina Greensboro
Ana Devine, MLIS. Director of Neighborhood Services at Gail Borden Public Library District (GBPLD, Elgin, IL)
Register in advance for this meeting here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Date: Tuesday, June 22nd
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Zoom Room, RESISTRATION REQUIRED
Description: In May 2021, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, the leading international body representing librarians, organized a webinar on the topic of "Outdoor Spaces as Key Library Assets." Over the last 10 years, and accelerating during the COVID-19 Pandemic, public librarians have increasingly worked with partner organizations to support access to nature and environmental education. One pioneer was St. Paul Public Library (MN), which in 2014 used a planned library renovation as an opportunity to partner with the Children and Nature Network and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation to renew the library's connection to the adjacent Conway Park and better connect urban families with nearby nature.
Speakers/Organizations:
Noah Lenstra, MSLIS, PhD. Assistant Professor of Library and Information Sciences. University of North Carolina Greensboro
Ana Devine, MLIS. Director of Neighborhood Services at Gail Borden Public Library District (GBPLD, Elgin, IL)
Register in advance for this meeting here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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AHTA/IPPS Joint Symposium , The Role of Horticulture in Human Well-being and Social Development
Date: October 29th-30th Description: The 2021 AHTA/IPPS Joint Symposium, is a collaboration of the International People Plant Council, the American Horticultural Therapy Association, and the International Society for Horticultural Sciences and will be held in a virtual format, October 29-30, 2021. The purpose of this international symposium is to provide a forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to continue to discuss, identify, encourage, and expand the research used by professional and trade associations to clearly demonstrate the benefits of horticulture in wellness and quality of life. This research facilitates the expansion of programs in diverse areas from urban planning to healthcare. For more information and registration, click here. |
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Survey Participation
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) invites you to participate in a short online survey about your thoughts on nature and green spaces, your experiences with extreme weather events like flooding, and your awareness of green spaces in your community. This survey is being conducted in partnership with Northwestern University (Northwestern IRB # STU00214785). Your feedback would serve to assist TNC in its engagement efforts. |
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If you live in the Chicago Southland region and are 18 years or older, we would appreciate it if you would take 15-20 minutes to complete this survey. If you respond by June 30th, you can enroll in a $25 gift card raffle to a local business near you!
Click on this link to access the survey and a consent form that explains further details about the research component of this project: https://northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9H9kCRPkIvSwU2G
If you would prefer a paper-based survey or have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to weather.impacts.chicago@gmail.com
Click on this link to access the survey and a consent form that explains further details about the research component of this project: https://northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9H9kCRPkIvSwU2G
If you would prefer a paper-based survey or have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to weather.impacts.chicago@gmail.com
Recent Research
Overview: Nature benefits human health. To date, however, little is known whether biodiversity relates to human health. While some local and city level studies show that species diversity, as a measure of biodiversity, can have positive effects, there is a lack of studies about the relationship between different species diversity measures and human health, especially at larger spatial scales.
Citation: Methorst, J., A. Bonn, M. Marselle, K. Bohning-Gaese and K. Rehdanz (2021). "Species richness is positively related to mental health ? A study for Germany." Landscape and Urban Planning 211: 11. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204621000475
Check out our Recent Research Page for more peer-reviewed articles of interest!
Happy reading!
Overview: Nature benefits human health. To date, however, little is known whether biodiversity relates to human health. While some local and city level studies show that species diversity, as a measure of biodiversity, can have positive effects, there is a lack of studies about the relationship between different species diversity measures and human health, especially at larger spatial scales.
Citation: Methorst, J., A. Bonn, M. Marselle, K. Bohning-Gaese and K. Rehdanz (2021). "Species richness is positively related to mental health ? A study for Germany." Landscape and Urban Planning 211: 11. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204621000475
Check out our Recent Research Page for more peer-reviewed articles of interest!
Happy reading!