Social Cohesion

At a time when the polarization and fragmentation of society is of growing concern, we need to actively seek out ways to help build community — to strengthen human connections; to celebrate what is common among us. Our need to connect with one another is profound. When social bonds are severed or simply absent, we suffer. Society suffers. Nature has proven to be a powerful connector. In collective, open nature spaces is an opportunity to individually reflect and to be restored - and to connect and collectively find healing.

Research about Social Cohesion

Around the Network with Erin: Annapolis Light House

New Report | Access to nature and the workplace

New Report | Take Burnout from Red to Green

New Report | The Power of Sacred Places

Langton Green — Community Innovation at work

Hospital heroes of both health & equity.

The Journal Project | A Collective Chronicle

Notes from a Firesoul: “A godsend in the time of COVID”

Nature, Art & Community | Coping in Crisis

Notes from a Firesoul | How nature can uplift and unite us

Nature Tag — You’re it!

The Healing Power of Nature | How Green Space is Improving Health and Wellbeing in Cities

New Report | The Healing Power of Nature

Social repair—through nature.

Introducing STEP into the Garden

Even small urban green spaces can lower depression rates, new research confirms

Neighborhood green space and health in a large urban center

Designer’s approach for scene selection in tests of preference and restoration along a continuum of natural to manmade environments

Nature and the Environment: The Psychology of Its Benefits and Its Protection

Preliminary Analysis of TKF “Book & Bench” texts

Seeing the forest for the trees: hybridity and social-ecological symbols, rituals and resilience in post-disaster contexts

Refuges of local resilience: Community gardens in post-Sandy New York City

Recognizing Stewardship Practices as Indicators of Social Resilience

Holistic Care in the US Military I—The Epidaurus Project

A Southern Interpretation of Sacred

What exactly is a Firesoul?

Research on the Beneficial Aspects of the Experience of Nature in Cities

Reflect & Restore | Urban Green Space for Mental Wellness

Feeling Stressed? Take a Time Out in Nature

The Benefits of Nearby Nature in Cities for Older Adults

Case Studies about Social Cohesion

Mount Washington Arboretum

Kids on the Hill Sculpture Garden

Garden of Peace and Remembrance

Garden at Cedar Hill

Amazing Port Street Sacred Commons

ThanksGiving Place

More Resources about Social Cohesion

Around the Network with Erin: Annapolis Light House

Langton Green — Community Innovation at work

Hospital heroes of both health & equity.

The Journal Project | A Collective Chronicle

Notes from a Firesoul: “A godsend in the time of COVID”

Nature, Art & Community | Coping in Crisis

Notes from a Firesoul | How nature can uplift and unite us

Nature Tag — You’re it!

Social repair—through nature.

Introducing STEP into the Garden

Hurricane Healing Garden

Butterfly Angels

A Southern Interpretation of Sacred

What exactly is a Firesoul?

Baltimore prepares to meet national 10 minute walk campaign challenge

Creativity blooms in Northeast Alabama

A DC Firesoul takes a trip down South

At National League of Cities Conference, a budding interest in urban greenspaces

What do we mean by “open”?

A better way to fight neighborhood crime

A filmmaker’s perspective; Alden Stoner on Hurricane Healing Garden

How nature helped one Rockaway community recover following Hurricane Sandy

What makes great cities succeed?

Riots, Respite and Renewal in West Baltimore

Thanksgiving Agriculture

Find Your Secret Garden, Down the Block

National Park Service in Cities

A Landscape of Resilience and Perseverance

Community Engagement: Tips and Strategies

Stewardship of Civic Sacred Space

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IMPACT AREA / Social Cohesion

Connecting with nature — and one another — is key to building and sustaining strong societies.

Social Cohesion

Research about Social Cohesion

Around the Network with Erin: Annapolis Light House

New Report | Access to nature and the workplace

New Report | Take Burnout from Red to Green

New Report | The Power of Sacred Places

Langton Green — Community Innovation at work

Hospital heroes of both health & equity.

The Journal Project | A Collective Chronicle

Notes from a Firesoul: “A godsend in the time of COVID”

Nature, Art & Community | Coping in Crisis

Notes from a Firesoul | How nature can uplift and unite us

Nature Tag — You’re it!

The Healing Power of Nature | How Green Space is Improving Health and Wellbeing in Cities

New Report | The Healing Power of Nature

Social repair—through nature.

Introducing STEP into the Garden

Even small urban green spaces can lower depression rates, new research confirms

Neighborhood green space and health in a large urban center

Designer’s approach for scene selection in tests of preference and restoration along a continuum of natural to manmade environments

Nature and the Environment: The Psychology of Its Benefits and Its Protection

Preliminary Analysis of TKF “Book & Bench” texts

Seeing the forest for the trees: hybridity and social-ecological symbols, rituals and resilience in post-disaster contexts

Refuges of local resilience: Community gardens in post-Sandy New York City

Recognizing Stewardship Practices as Indicators of Social Resilience

Holistic Care in the US Military I—The Epidaurus Project

A Southern Interpretation of Sacred

What exactly is a Firesoul?

Research on the Beneficial Aspects of the Experience of Nature in Cities

Reflect & Restore | Urban Green Space for Mental Wellness

Feeling Stressed? Take a Time Out in Nature

The Benefits of Nearby Nature in Cities for Older Adults

Case Studies about Social Cohesion

Mount Washington Arboretum

Kids on the Hill Sculpture Garden

Garden of Peace and Remembrance

Garden at Cedar Hill

Amazing Port Street Sacred Commons

ThanksGiving Place

More Resources about Social Cohesion

Around the Network with Erin: Annapolis Light House

Langton Green — Community Innovation at work

Hospital heroes of both health & equity.

The Journal Project | A Collective Chronicle

Notes from a Firesoul: “A godsend in the time of COVID”

Nature, Art & Community | Coping in Crisis

Notes from a Firesoul | How nature can uplift and unite us

Nature Tag — You’re it!

Social repair—through nature.

Introducing STEP into the Garden

Hurricane Healing Garden

Butterfly Angels

A Southern Interpretation of Sacred

What exactly is a Firesoul?

Baltimore prepares to meet national 10 minute walk campaign challenge

Creativity blooms in Northeast Alabama

A DC Firesoul takes a trip down South

At National League of Cities Conference, a budding interest in urban greenspaces

What do we mean by “open”?

A better way to fight neighborhood crime

A filmmaker’s perspective; Alden Stoner on Hurricane Healing Garden

How nature helped one Rockaway community recover following Hurricane Sandy

What makes great cities succeed?

Riots, Respite and Renewal in West Baltimore

Thanksgiving Agriculture

Find Your Secret Garden, Down the Block

National Park Service in Cities

A Landscape of Resilience and Perseverance

Community Engagement: Tips and Strategies

Stewardship of Civic Sacred Space

Browse other Impact Areas

Design & Restorative Places

Disaster recovery

Health

PTSD and Recovery

Social cohesion

Urban Resilience

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