Deep Dive: Benefits of the Outdoors

10:00 am – 11:00 am

We are familiar with the benefits of the natural world for the human species: the environment purifies our air, cleans our water, and provides us everything we need to live. But did you know that going outside benefits us just as much as individuals? We review the literature about how experiencing nature can improve our learning, provide us with mental and physical health benefits, even increase our sense of connection with other people. We will also explore how our local natural environment -- as simple as our backyard, or a window with a view of a tree -- can help us feel calm, refreshed and "rich in time."