By DR. MIRIAM ACZEL As we continue to practice social distancing to keep those around us safe during the pandemic, many of our usual...
Archive for category: urban forestry
Ideas for Creating Green Spaces in Urban Areas
By Adrian Johansen It is a smart idea to include nature and greenery in thriving cities. Not only does doing so create a...
Shinrin-Yoku: Finding Happiness and Health Among the Trees
By DR. MIRIAM ACZEL & DEBRA ACZEL The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions put in place to keep our families, friends and others safe have meant...
This One Simple Action Could Enhance Your Health and Wellbeing
Spend time outside.
Yup, that’s it! Just go outside, in nature as wild as possible, as often and for as long as you can. More exposure to nature seems to be more helpful, but even a little bit – indoor houseplants, tree-lined streets, the sound of birdsong through an open window – has incremental benefits.
Growing a Canopy of Action on Urban Forestry and Green Infrastructure
By KERRY WORTHINGTON, Leaders in Energy Leaders in Energy partnered with the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability at Virginia Tech in Arlington, Virginia along...