The Children & Nature Network announces the launch of its new online Research Library offering the latest peer-reviewed scientific literature about nature’s impact on children’s learning and healthy development. This expertly curated, free resource offers robust search functionality to help user
“Some people need therapy to cope with stress. I just need a few hours outside to get my senses in order, and to put my life on hold while my body/mind fully resets. In a way, nature is my reset button when things get too stressful or I’m emotionally drained.” #Humansinnature #GetOutside
“One of my favorite things about being in this environment is that it is serene. I’m surrounded by so much life but yet it’s so peaceful. It’s not the sort of life you’d find in the hustle and bustle of a city, it’s quiet, it’s calming, it’s mine to explore. In the woods there are beautiful things to look at and many sounds to hear. My mind doesn’t have to think about anything else, just be at rest and notice the little things. This environment makes me feel peace and makes me feel joy.” #Humansinnature #GetOutside
“Being present in endless green nature, makes me feel relaxed, energetic and passionate. Being outdoor ignites feelings like positive, meaningfulness, and vitality in me – always felt like a positive escape from a daily life stresses. This leads to more free and relaxed mind. Besides from general mind and health advantages, natural environment always teaches me new things. By having an infinite calming effect, the environment perfectly shows how the world is living in harmony from endless plants to endangered animals. Moreover; nature connects, soothes and restores me” #humansinnature #getoutside
“Nature has me fishing for my love of adventure and new experiences.” #Humansinnature #GetOutside
“The SW is not like anywhere else I’ve visited the terrain is very mountainous and the vegetation consist mostly scrub land with scattered juniper and pine forests. However, outdoors is always teaming with life, birds especially. People here love being outdoors hiking riding exploring . In New Mexico the sun shines more than 300days each year and there is no aweful humidity. I Love noticing the variety of colors that I see in the landscape. Rock collecting is now my favorite thing to do..”
“This group of hikers has really become our “community”, and we share a lot with them in addition to hiking. Hiking with this group regularly is how we plan on staying young!!” #Humansinnature #GetOutside
“My dog is my biggest motivator to get outside – regardless of the weather, season, or my own laziness – each and every day we go to the park. And I have to admit whether it’s a day I can’t wait to get outside or one that I can think of a thousand excuses of why we should not go outside – I always feel better afterwards. Plus, he helps me stay in the lead of my Fitbit group.” #Humansinnature #GetOutside
“When you’re inside you feel like a piece of furniture but when you’re outside you’re part of the environment.”
“I love to get outside everyday for the fresh air – you really feel cooped up sitting in the apartment all day so it’s important for me to get outside and breath in the fresh air.”
#Humansinnature #GetOutside
Being outdoors will do you good – a summary of some of the growing body of research…
‘Nature deficit disorder’ can affect both mental and physical health. Fortunately, the solution is simple: spend more time outdoors
Source: Get a dose of vitamin ‘N’ – Livemint