What Our Feet Already Knew: Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

Forest bathing and the benefits of spending time in nature, captured among the vibrant autumn foliage at the Hard'ack Grace Trail in Vermont.

What are the benefits of spending time in nature? A fascinating research review, Why Nature Contact Is Good for Us, explores how contact with nature supports our physical and emotional well-being, from sleep and immune function to emotional regulation.

In our latest Grace Trail newsletter, we explore the science behind these everyday experiences and what the findings mean for communities, workplaces, and healthcare settings embracing nature as part of well-being.

We hope you enjoy the findings below. And if you need a little more convincing, step outside and see for yourself ...

A Mural, a Movement, and Five Questions: Grace Trail Resilience in Action

Sometimes the smallest things remind us of all the good growing around us. A little heart found in nature, and a reminder that there's always something worth noticing.

What does Grace Trail resilience look like in action? Sometimes it's a mural created by students. Sometimes it's a walk that helps someone find their footing. And sometimes it's a community coming together around five simple questions.

From schools and healthcare settings to veterans and communities across the country, discover the stories and people helping Grace Trail grow.

Take a look at our newsletter below. There's a whole lot of good happening out there, and it's worth sharing...💜