" The positive effects of nature are many. It promotes cardiovascular health, boosts the immune system, improves sleep and helps with anxiety and depression. It also increase self-esteem, empathy, kindness, compassion and appreciation for the world and ecosystems mastered by plants, fungi, and insects.

... trees and plants emit chemicals known as phytoncides which promote overall health when inhaled or when present on our skin."

#MonicaTischler, Learning from the Forest, AA Directions, 2023