EcoHealth Ontario

"The researchers suggest the results highlight just how important natural green spaces are because they can reduce the impacts of air pollution and noise, which are known to increase stress and disturb sleep." Read more from @CTVNews: ow.ly/e0Cx50GyyYg

Happy long weekend! We're #thankful for the power of NATURE: 🌳 Enhances positivity 🌳 Reduces anger & fear 🌳 Lessens pain 🌳 Sharpens your thinking 🌳 Promotes connection 🌳 Provides our basic needs Thank you Mother Nature for all that you do for us💚

Have you tried our virtual guided hike through the @YorkRegionGovt Eldred King Woodlands? Once you have completed the video, hike, and activities, be sure to fill out the survey (linked in video description) to enter for a chance to win a prize! ow.ly/rEH850GnUuB

"... doctors in parts of Canada have signed on to provide what are known as 'nature prescriptions' for those living with mental illnesses and physical health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes." @CBCNews on the #health benefits of #nature: ow.ly/Z2Kx50G5IMg

Let's visit the site of our Brampton Tree Canopy Study! Using a first-of-its-kind framework developed by @OnEcoHealth, the study showed that urban tree expansion was linked to improvements in health & well-being. Stay up to date on #ONGreenbelt research: greenbelt.ca/newsletter_sig…

"The more time spent in nature, the greater the benefits". It's great to see more nature prescription programs taking off across the country - this time, in Saskatchewan. Read more from @CBCNews here: ow.ly/IDkV50FAxKT

"The good news is that being out in nature doesn’t have to be anything complicated... a study that shows that a simple 20 minute stroll through a botanical garden can boost memory and cognition as well as feelings of 'wellness.'” ow.ly/OUgv50FwIaA

Staying connected with nature and local #greenspace has many physical and mental #health benefits - how will you enjoy the outdoors this summer?

"Green spaces are fundamental to reducing the urban heat island effect.... If we all work together, we can create cooler, greener, more equitable cities." niagarafallsreview.ca/ts/opinion/con…

Tune in tomorrow, Wednesday June 9, for a lunchtime #webinar with @greenbeltca as we discuss the financial value of urban green #infrastructure for human #health. Registration is free! Will we see you there? ow.ly/zaZP50F4UMw

Last year, with @OnEcoHealth, we developed a first-of-its-kind framework that uncovers the economic case for greenspace investments & applied it to 3 #Ontario projects. Swipe through to learn how planting trees improve our health and well-being in the Brampton Tree Canopy study.

Join us & the @greenbeltca on June 9 for a webinar to discuss the results of two case studies that demonstrate the financial value of urban green infrastructure for human health. Registration is free - see you there! ow.ly/sEeO50EV5Ls

How can #greenspace positively impact your #health? This short animated video explores the positive impacts that #nature has on our health and well-being such as decreasing chronic conditions like asthma and strokes. ow.ly/5Lga50EJZgP

"As the world emerges from a pandemic that has reminded us of our critical need for a healthy planet... and the fact that too many people lack access to safe, outdoor green spaces." Read more about the importance of #greenspace to our #health: childrenandnature.org/resources/outd…

#EarthDay reminds us that we can't talk about #health without talking about the #environment Check out our interview with @JaneGoodallCAN to see how the health of human civilization is dependent on the state of the natural systems🌱 youtu.be/X_DuTmsd3c4

Learn about ecohealth at the virtual Lake Ontario Evening April 28 at 5:30 p.m.! Discover the basics of ecohealth, the science behind it and get a chance to practice it! Register now: bit.ly/3fQkcDe @OnEcoHealth #FreeWebinar

It's #WorldHealth Day! Take a look at our infographic to explore all the benefits of #greenspace and #nature on human #health, from increased physical activity, to a decrease in depression, stress, air pollution, and neighbourhood temperatures. Learn more: ow.ly/X1Kd50EgRME

Hike or bike along the river's edge or paddle through the ravines in the #ONGreenbelt. No matter how you explore them, you’d be surprised by the many ways urban river valleys support the physical & mental health of people in the surrounding communities: greenbelt.ca/urv

We've unveiled the 2021 #ecohealth reading list 📚 for our May/June course and webinar series on ecosystem approaches to health. Find out more on our website 👇🏿 copeh-canada.org/en/key-areas/t… #canlit @cherie_dimaline @micheljean5 @nkanapefontaine

Thrilled to see that #nature prescriptions have come to #Ontario! We know that time spent in our local #greenspace helps with many chronic conditions including depression, blood pressure, diabetes, and more. Excited to see this in action! thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…