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

The research around the link between urban green spaces and mental health is growing stronger and more specific by the day, it seems. The latest such study digs into a topic we at TKF know well — and has gained considerable traction in the media. For the first time, researchers have published a paper that...

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At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, nature is helping wounded warriors heal from invisible wounds

One year ago, work began to gently shape a lush, wooded piece of land beside our nation’s flagship military hospital into a healing garden space for wounded warriors and their families. The project has been groundbreaking. While we funded “The Green Road” project, it has been led by Dr. Fred Foote, a retired US Navy Captain...

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A Southern Interpretation of Sacred

In the hills of Northeast Alabama, a new network of 18 Sacred Places is about to begin taking shape. Early last fall, the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama announced a grant program affiliated with a health fund; a new direction, new thinking on how to foster healthy communities through grantmaking. The foundation would grant funds for...

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“Can he rehabilitate wounded warriors with new age medicine?” — OZY

An iconic bench. A story of community collaboration.

Sacred Place at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center garners prestigious healthcare design award

New study out: Reduced symptoms of burnout noted in nurses who spent one break a day in a hospital garden

A crop of new Firesouls is celebrated in Northeast Alabama

“Heart of the Hospital” launches

Introducing STEP into the Garden

One to watch: the SHIFT Summit

And…we’re live!

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

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“Can he rehabilitate wounded warriors with new age medicine?” — OZY

“Legacy staff weed out stress in therapy garden” — KOIN6

“Veteran’s Day Focus: Healing PTSD with Nature” — The DIRT, ASLA

“Group works to engage people in Baltimore’s ‘sacred places:’ outdoor gardens and green space” – The Baltimore Sun

“‘Forest bathing’ aims for a full body and spirit immersion in N.J. Pinelands” – Philly.com

“New executive director named at TKF Foundation in Annapolis” – The Capital Gazette

“Prioritizing Disaster Recovery Projects Through a Social Resilience Lens” — Route Fifty

“Film documents rebirth of Queens garden” – Builder

“5 years after Hurricane Sandy: One Queens community heals” – AccuWeather

“‘Health system studies therapy garden’s effect on ICU nurses'” – Health Facilities Management

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New study out: Reduced symptoms of burnout noted in nurses who spent one break a day in a hospital 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

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Memory

Researchers have observed significantly improved memory and attention in individuals experiencing nature as opposed to indoor or urban environments.

Source: Interacting with Nature Improves Cognition and Affect for Individuals with Depression

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

At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, nature is helping wounded warriors heal from invisible wounds

A Southern Interpretation of Sacred

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News & Stories

“Can he rehabilitate wounded warriors with new age medicine?” — OZY

An iconic bench. A story of community collaboration.

Sacred Place at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center garners prestigious healthcare design award

New study out: Reduced symptoms of burnout noted in nurses who spent one break a day in a hospital garden

A crop of new Firesouls is celebrated in Northeast Alabama

“Heart of the Hospital” launches

Introducing STEP into the Garden

One to watch: the SHIFT Summit

And…we’re live!

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

Media Coverage

“Can he rehabilitate wounded warriors with new age medicine?” — OZY

“Legacy staff weed out stress in therapy garden” — KOIN6

“Veteran’s Day Focus: Healing PTSD with Nature” — The DIRT, ASLA

“Group works to engage people in Baltimore’s ‘sacred places:’ outdoor gardens and green space” – The Baltimore Sun

“‘Forest bathing’ aims for a full body and spirit immersion in N.J. Pinelands” – Philly.com

“New executive director named at TKF Foundation in Annapolis” – The Capital Gazette

“Prioritizing Disaster Recovery Projects Through a Social Resilience Lens” — Route Fifty

“Film documents rebirth of Queens garden” – Builder

“5 years after Hurricane Sandy: One Queens community heals” – AccuWeather

“‘Health system studies therapy garden’s effect on ICU nurses'” – Health Facilities Management

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Little-Angels-65

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New study out: Reduced symptoms of burnout noted in nurses who spent one break a day in a hospital 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

Fast Fact

Memory

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