“You must really love your job,” one of my snowshoe participants said to me as we returned our snowshoes and hiking poles to the Nature Discovery Center. I had just completed leading a group snowshoe ...

A study of 38,000 people around the world finds that people who feel connected to nature are more hopeful, purposeful and ...

In 2005 Richard Louv published the ground-breaking book Last Child in The Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. For such a niche area and heavy topic, it became a surprise U.S.

Whether it’s a walk in the park, hike in the forest or tending to a backyard garden, there’s ample subjective and scientific evidence that being in nature can have beneficial effects for us, from ...

Given the growing threat to wildlife, the shift from unethical practices in zoos to better animal welfare and conservation efforts is incredibly important. As we have advanced with more research among ...

When life feels overwhelming, many people instinctively turn to nature. A walk in a park. Sitting by the ocean. Watching a sunset. Is this just a pleasant feeling, or is there something deeper at work ...