5. Urban Nature Connection: Addressing Mental Health, Wellness, and Trauma through Outdoor Activity

Reconnecting people and nature - that is the goal of Urban Nature Connection. Timothy Scott, executive director of Urban Nature Connection based in Milwaukee, experienced a family crisis which set his life off kilter. After seeking help through therapy and trying medications that didn’t work for him, he found peace through nature. What started simply as cutting the grass and gardening, has quickly become respite river walks, bike rides, and leading advocacy for access to nature in his community. Bringing on a board that shared the same vision, like Julian Phifer, they now attend meetings pertaining to green space expansions throughout the city, create events for the black and brown communities of the area to get outside together, and promote health and wellness through nature.Links + Resources:Urban Nature Connection: https://www.urbannatureconnection.com/Urban Nature Connection Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/urban_naturemke/Urban Nature Connection Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Urban-Nature-Connection/61581101892117/Urban Nature Connection LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-nature-connection-mkeConnect with Timothy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-scott-b1ab5875Follow the show online: Facebook: @WisconsinAssociationforEnvironmentalEducationInstagram: @wisconsinassociationforeeLinkedIn: wisconsin-association-for-environmental-education-incYouTube: @wisconsinassociationforeeView all book recommendations from the podcast: https://bookshop.org/lists/healthier-happier-smarterThank you to our sponsors and funding partners. Learn more and become a sponsor at https://www.waee.org/our-supporters