Get outside!

Finding nature in a sea of concrete

An urban naturalist's tips on how to find life outside the wilderness

by JoAnna Wendel
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Mental health experts agree: spending time outdoors in nature can boost your mental health and help reduce anxiety-inducing behaviors like rumination.

All images/video by JoAnna Wendel

But if you don’t have easy access to large green spaces bursting with trees or ponds, how are you supposed to connect with nature?

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