Stories

Real-world stories reveal what happens when nature is part of our lives. From community gardens, parks, and wilderness areas, to therapeutic spaces and nature inspired programs, these stories highlight the people, places, and partnerships that make a difference in their communities.

A small child runs up an earthen mound toward a hillside slide facing the camera.

Nourishing Play: The Orchard at White Street Park

The Orchard at White Street Park offers a playful, edible landscape designed to inspire kids and connect the community with nature.

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Holding a gaze: Animal assisted social skill development. A teenager in a dark jacket and blue jeans kneels on the forest floor, smiling and petting a tabby cat. He is surrounded by fallen autumn leaves as sunlight gently filters through the trees in the background.

ConnectByNature’s Outdoor Therapy Nurtures Through Nature

ConnectByNature offers children in Ontario’s Niagara Region a unique path to healing with nature-assisted therapy. Through guided interactions with nature and animals, kids facing emotional and behavioral challenges find calm, confidence, and connection in the outdoors.

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SOCO survivors wearing pink shirts proudly show off their achievement of climbing to the top of Mt. Sherman during a CA to 14k event.

One Step at a Time: Healing Through Hiking with Live By Living

Live By Living helps cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers discover the healing power of nature through hikes and mountain retreats in Colorado and beyond.

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A long line of people walking along a sunny dirt path lined with tall trees and lush plants in the Odesa Botanical Garden.

Roots of Resilience: Therapeutic Horticulture in Wartime Ukraine

In wartime Ukraine, therapeutic horticulturalists are transforming botanical gardens into spaces of healing by addressing trauma and cultivating peace amid conflict.

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Three girls lean back in their water raft and enjoy the sun as they float along a wide river. Rolling green hills line both sides of the river.

Wild Hearts Idaho Gives Girls Ground to Grow

From adrenaline-filled whitewater rafting to relaxing yoga in the park, Wild Hearts Idaho inspires girls to build confidence and leadership in the Treasure Valley region.

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