We all know that we need our fruits and veggies everyday for optimal health but have you met your daily minimum nature requirement? Check out the latest installment on The Nature of Cities blog to read more about the Nature Pyramid concept.…
In his blog, Exploring the Nature Pyramid, Tim Beatley, who says he’s long been a believer in E.O. Wilson’s idea of biophilia——-the idea that humans are “hard-wired” to want, and need, contact with nature. Beatley argues that contact with nature is essential to a healthy life, both emotional and physical. He points out there is scientific evidence that contact with nature lowers our blood pressure, lowers stress and alters mood in positive ways,and enhances cognitive functioning. bit.ly/OL73bh
