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#128 - Gardening On The Mind
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The coronavirus pandemic saw a boom in gardening with many people taking up the hobby during their time in isolation. We know scientifically that being in nature can decrease stress as well as a myriad of other health benefits. In this episode we look at why nature is good for our mental health and the inequitable access to green spaces.
Presenter/Producer: Marlene Even
Featured:
Phil Pettitt, Community Greening Coordinator, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
Professor Tonia Gray, centre for educational research, Western Sydney University
Dr Peter Irga, research fellow, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Business School, University of Technology Sydney
Professor Sara Wilkinson, professor of sustainable property, school of built environment, University of Technology Sydney
Dr Fiona Orr, senior lecturer in mental health nursing, University of Technology Sydney
Music: Epidemic Sound
200 episodes
Manage episode 264985649 series 2064299
The coronavirus pandemic saw a boom in gardening with many people taking up the hobby during their time in isolation. We know scientifically that being in nature can decrease stress as well as a myriad of other health benefits. In this episode we look at why nature is good for our mental health and the inequitable access to green spaces.
Presenter/Producer: Marlene Even
Featured:
Phil Pettitt, Community Greening Coordinator, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
Professor Tonia Gray, centre for educational research, Western Sydney University
Dr Peter Irga, research fellow, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Business School, University of Technology Sydney
Professor Sara Wilkinson, professor of sustainable property, school of built environment, University of Technology Sydney
Dr Fiona Orr, senior lecturer in mental health nursing, University of Technology Sydney
Music: Epidemic Sound
200 episodes
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