Supporting your Wellness with Nature

It is no surprise that time spent in nature reduces stress and promotes wellness. Mathew White and his colleagues conducted a study with almost 20 000 participants and found that spending 2 hours a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing. Whether this is time spent alone or with family, the Arboretum has a variety of options to engage with nature.

This can include: 

• Walking the trails of the Arboretum by following their map or joining a tour they might be hosting. 
• Explore the biodiversity of plants and trees in the Arboretum. 
• Go geocaching.
• Join the Wednesday Walks program. These are currently held virtually. 
• Spend time time with your children and teach them about the various biodiversity that the Arboretum holds. The Arboretums Activity Book for Young Naturalists is a fun engaging booklet that children can use to connect with and understand what they see in nature.