Connected by Nature (PART 1)

Spending time in nature has so many physical and social benefits, yet, in today's world, both adults and children are spending less time outside. Join host Rose Daily and guest BJ Beyers for a discussion on the unique connection humans have with nature and the important role this plays in wellbeing. This episode explores why we're spending less time in nature and the unique benefits received just from spending a few moments outside.

Groundswell Conservancy: https://groundswellconservancy.org/

White et al. 2019 Nature research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3

(02:38) We spend 68 years of our lives indoors

(03:53) Factors keeping us inside

(10:29) Scheduling time in nature

(10:47) Does time in nature shift as we age?

(18:09) Spending 4 months in the wildernenss

(22:31) Scheduled hikes, wildlife observation, camping

(30:57) Benefits: improved wellbeing, increased focus, heightened creativity, desire to protect

(34:37) Walking outside or watching a video of nature: which is better?

(38:40) Hedonic vs eudaimonic wellbeing

(40:32) How to achieve peak happiness in nature

(45:11) Organizing field trips and outdoor volunteer events with Groundswell Conservancy