CBS News on the Healing Power of Nature
A few years ago, we began a transitional jobs program at the Chicago Botanic Garden to help veterans adapt to civilian life. Most take this transition in stride, but we designed the program for … Read More
Through the Eyes of Artists
Recently I had a chance to moderate a thought-provoking discussion between two local artists on nature and healing. It took place in February at the Brushwood Nature Center outside Chicago, at an exhibition of … Read More
A Quick, but Effective Stress-Reliever
Today, for five minutes, take a mini-vacation for your brain. It’s as easy as spending a few minutes outside or even at your desk, focusing on some element of nature. It can seem almost … Read More
The Flourish Exhibit at the United States Botanic Garden
People flourish when they interact with plants and nature at work, at school, and in their homes. Demonstrating how they can do that was the goal of Flourish Inside and Out at the United … Read More
A Nuanced Approach to Working With Veterans
Founded in 2009, MuseumNext brings museum leaders, founders and innovators from around the world together to ask, “What’s next for museums?” In doing so, the group publishes a news and ideas-orientated website and sponsors … Read More
The Healing Power of Plants for Veterans
One of the things I’m most proud of in my work at the Chicago Botanic Garden was my part in an ongoing effort to serve the veteran community. In 2013, we launched a monthly … Read More