Click on the titles below to read articles of interest about the need for nature during COVID-19.
An article from our chairperson, Teresa Horton, about why it is crucial for our mental and physical health to get outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article offers reasoning behind why it is so important to get outdoors during a time like this as well as advice for doing so safely with children. This is an article focused on why it is important to get outside during the pandemic. It details how green and blue spaces help improve immune function as well as other physical and mental functions. A blog post from the National Recreation and Park Association detailing the wealth of knowledge that surrounds the importance of being in nature for physical and mental health. This blog post also offers urban-planning ideas for the future to ensure all communities have access to green and blue spaces.