Nature as the Newest Hot Trend in the U.S.?!
National and local groups seem to be swinging nature-based solutions squarely into focus as our next best option for survival in a...
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Our mission:
RESTORING A COOPERATIVE BALANCE
we elevate healing spaces by
ACTING TOGETHER,
between humanity and nature
TO EMPOWER US ALL .
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THIS IS A MOVEMENT
YOU can help bring back empowering balance with nature.
for centered clarity
Go to where you can know nature's healing, whether that's at home, close to home, or away.
with potent connections
When working with nature for good health, sharing with loved ones can soothe your soul.
in hope and love for all
Act with others to renew human capability in concert with nature. Show your hope.
BUT WHY NOW?
Because the pandemic brought on trauma, malnutrition and isolation.
23%
FROM 2019
15%
Americans experiencing a post-traumatic stress diagnosis
13%
FROM 2019
2%
U.S. households feeling long-term food insecurity
28%
FROM 2019
11%
Americans separated from emotional or social support
NATURE CAN HELP
Regular time spent with nature reduces despair and restores wellbeing.
95% of people who maintained or increased outside time during the pandemic experienced a sustained sense of good mental health.
98% of urban households who foraged wild foods or grew home kitchen gardens demonstrated taste satisfaction and improved nutrition.
82% of Americans now feel mental health is every bit as important as physical health (up more than 10% from pre-pandemic beliefs.)
95%
95% of people who maintained or increased outside time during the pandemic experienced a sustained sense of good mental health.
98%
98% of urban households who foraged wild foods or grew home kitchen gardens demonstrated taste satisfaction and improved nutrition.
82%
82% of Americans now feel mental health is every bit as important as physical health (up more than 10% from pre-pandemic beliefs.)
Clement Waters Retreat helps people celebrate and respect nature's bounty so all of us can regain better health.
IMPACT 2018-2022
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15 families sharing seed + harvest
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50 cubic yards of dumped waste removed from our urban forest project
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80 cubic yards of invasive honeysuckle removed from our urban forest project
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187 varieties of food plants distributed
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450 native or edible trees planted
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600 volunteers engaged, age 5 - 60
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7,000 social media audience members
WRITTEN WORDS ON NATURE'S BENEFITS
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