NCC: The Nature of Health
May 27, 2021 10:30AM
(GMT -7:00) Pacific Time
Event URL: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/manitoba/events/nature-and-health.html
Cost: Free
Canadians have turned to nature in significant numbers to help them cope with the impacts of COVID-19. A recent Ipsos poll conducted for the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) reveals that 94 per cent of people credit time spent in nature with helping them to relieve the stress and anxiety of the pandemic.
From backyard birds and urban foxes to increased use of trails and parks, anecdotally, Canadians report a greater awareness of nature in their lives since the pandemic began. The survey was one of the first to try to measure that impact and reinforce the inextricable connection between nature and health. Clean air, clean water and healthy foods all come from nature. At a time when health is a top priority for Canadians, nine in 10 surveyed say we need to invest more to restore and care for the natural areas that sustain us all. By taking care of nature, we take care of ourselves and each other.
Join NCC and our panel of speakers to learn more about the importance of connecting to nature.

Dr. David Walker
Assistant Professor
University of Manitoba's Department of Environment and Geography
Kevin Teneycke
Regional Vice-President
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Lindsay Somers
Community organizer