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Tools and resources for putting nature and health into practice
Tools and resources for putting nature and health into practice
Explore digital tools, maps, educational materials, and practical resources developed or curated by CHN and our collaborators.
tools & guides
NatureDose
Track time spent in nature and understand the nature quality of the environments around you.
Get Outdoors | Nature Tracking
ParkServe — Trust for Public Land
Explore park access across U.S. communities using interactive maps and data on who has access to parks and where gaps remain.
Parks | Access | Park Locator
AllTrails
Find nearby trails for hiking, walking, running, and biking, with maps and trail information.
Get Outdoors | Trails
iNaturalist
Identify plants and wildlife while contributing observations to a global community-science network.
Biodiversity | Community Science
Seek by iNaturalist
Discover plants and wildlife through an accessible, gamified nature-identification experience.
Nature | Discovery | Education
Merlin Bird ID
Identify birds using photographs, descriptions, and recordings of birdsong.
Nature | Discovery | Birding
AskNature
Explore biological strategies and nature-inspired ideas for biomimicry, design, and education.
Biomimicry | Design | Education
Houston Parks Board – Parks & Bayous
Discover parks, trails, and Bayou Greenways throughout the Houston area.
Houston | Get Outdoors | Parks
National Park Service App
Explore national parks with maps, trip-planning information, tours, and park amenities.
Get Outdoors | Parks
America's State Parks – Park Locator
Find state parks and outdoor recreation opportunities across the United States.
Get Outdoors | Nature Tracking |Park Locator
Nature Everywhere Toolkit
Tools and strategies for expanding equitable access to nature in communities and cities.
Nature | Access | Learing | Children
Marxan Planning Platform
Support spatial planning and decision-making for biodiversity conservation and socioeconomic objectives.
Conservation | Planning
Resilient Land Mapping Tool
Explore climate-resilient and connected landscapes that can support biodiversity into the future.
Mapping | Conservation
Which Plant Where
Evidence-based plant selection tools for creating resilient urban landscapes under current and future climates.
Urban Greening | Landscape Design
Urban Greening “How-To” Toolkit — RECLAIM
Practical guidance for using trees, green infrastructure, ponds, green roofs, and other nature-based solutions to create healthier, more resilient cities.
Built Environment | Urban Greening | Healthy Cities
Biophilic Design Toolkit
Practical resources for incorporating nature and human–nature connection throughout the design process.
Nature | Built Environment | Learning
Biophilic Design Guidebook
Guidance for translating the principles of biophilic design into built-environment practice.
Nature | Built Environment | Learning
Tools of Engagement Toolkit
Guidance for engaging communities in conservation planning, participation, and decision-making.
Community | Engagement | Conservation
Nature Lab
Nature-based educational resources, lesson plans, and virtual field experiences for young people and educators.
Education | Nature | Learning
Nature-based Solutions for Health — WHO + IUCN
Evidence-based guidance for using nature-based solutions to improve health, biodiversity, climate resilience, and community well-being.
Nature | Built Environment | Urban Greening
WATCH & LEARN
Selected media pieces
The Nature Dose is a reminder that being in nature is not a luxury or an escape, but an essential part of how we care for ourselves and our communities.
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The Nature Dose is a reminder that being in nature is not a luxury or an escape, but an essential part of how we care for ourselves and our communities.
In this video, Dr. Jay Maddock discusses how doctors are increasingly “prescribing nature,” by instructing patients to get outside and exercise. Maddock says researchers have long known the benefits of physical activity but are now discovering more about how being in nature improves moods and changes immune function and mental health utilization.
Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi discusses how environmental factors like air pollution and climate change can negatively impact cardiovascular health. It will also focus on the impact of cardiovascular care on planetary health. Dual focus on human and planetary health will improve public health.
In January 2025, the Gund Institute for Environment organized a discussion to broaden our understanding of the physical and natural sciences, their relationship to other academic disciplines, and to close the gap between the sciences and the rest of the academic community.
This webinar will provide an update on recent research from the Center including the effect of nature on mental health, prescriptions programs and getting military families outdoors. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the current research in the field of health and nature, be able to apply research findings to their work, and discuss avenues for future research.
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