Across countries as diverse as Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, Germany, and Indonesia, researchers saw a clear pattern: People who felt more connected to nature also reported higher well-being.

Discover the power of nature to create connection and community and increase belonging. Learn 5 ways nature improves ...

As nature connection researchers, we're aware of the innumerable benefits of spending time outside in nature. We're also aware that, like so many other interactions, immersing oneself in nature is an ...

The people of Nepal have the best relationship with nature, while Britons are some of the least “nature connected”, according to a comprehensive first-of-its-kind psychological study of 61 nations.

There are days when getting outside just isn’t possible, whether it’s because of weather, work, or city living. Still, most of us crave a little bit of nature to help us feel grounded and refreshed.

Spending time in nature can help reduce loneliness by creating a sense of connection, even when no one else is around.

SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 30, 2025) – Wilderness Youth Project (WYP), Santa Barbara County’s leading nature connection organization, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Board of Trustees and ...

Writing this column a week ahead of publication is always tricky at this time of year, because what may be new and exciting the day I write ...

On a warm and muggy Wednesday evening, four women sat together on a picnic blanket a few paces from a path into the forest. They introduced themselves to one another while the music of the crickets ...

Connecting with nature does not require long trips or major lifestyle changes. Simple daily habits can significantly improve ...

Kaitlin B. Curtice, an award-winning storyteller, children’s author and poet as well as an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, will present “Little Seeds: Interfaith Understanding Through the ...

Before love was texted, typed, and timestamped, it was whispered on the wind and carved into trees. The more-than-human world served as witness to love’s first unfolding—under open skies, beneath ...