More than a thousand studies (and growing) show that time spent in nature can have a reset effect, washing away the anxieties and stresses of everyday life. A 2019 study published in Current ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Our kids are facing a raging storm of mental health threats — from social media bullying to skyrocketing anxiety and depression. In 2022, the U-S Surgeon General declared a mental ...

Imagine stepping into the woods, leaving behind the noise and stress of daily life. As you pause and breathe, a sense of calm takes over. There’s no rush or destination, only the soothing quiet of the ...

How do you feel when you walk through the woods, sit on a park bench, listen to birds chirp, spend time at the beach, or watch the sunset? Chances are, you might experience a sense of peace, ...

It was a particularly chaotic time. As the war in the Middle East raged on, sparking relentless and horrific news headlines, a family member unexpectedly landed in the hospital here in California.

Mirror photo by Colette Costlow / Adventurers walk along the paved road at Canoe Creek State Park while taking in their surroundings. HOLLIDAYSBURG — Relieving stress can be a walk in the park. On ...

New studies suggest that spending time in nature offers scientifically-proven benefits. We've known for a long time that taking a walk outdoors can be beneficial for mental health. But new studies ...

In Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, Mauricio Ruiz has turned his love for nature into action by working with the community to reforest a critical stretch of the nation’s most endangered forest, and by using ...

Tucked away in the peaceful surroundings of Forest Hill is a little treasure that is all about developing young brains: Forest Hill Nature Preschool & Childcare. This nature-focused school, founded ...

Forest ecosystems form the backbone of terrestrial biodiversity and global biogeochemical cycles. They integrate complex structures and processes ranging from tree physiology and species interactions ...

Visitors to Forest Preserve District of Will County sites have something else to discover besides walking trails, flora and fauna – art inspired by nature. Throughout the year, the district’s visitors ...