Nature Connection, Mental Health, and Learning

This brief introduction lays out the research-based and critical need for integrating intentional opportunities for nature connection into higher education.

Geared toward campus professionals broadly speaking, these web resources provide context for the “Nature Rx” on college campus’ movement.

This edited book available for pre-order in July 2024 promises research-backed practical case studies and tools for creating effective and inclusive learning experiences for their students beyond the lecture hall or seminar room.

This handbook offers basic guidance for planning nature connection activities. It’s written for a broad audience and provides an accessible summary of the researched benefits of nature connectedness as well as core pathways and adaptable sample activities for cultivating it.

This article expands on a widely used Taxonomy of Significant Learning to think beyond the human dimension and include the more-than-human world. Written for educational developers, the essay poses critical questions and suggestions for rethinking our anthropocentric course design and teaching practices.