Why Nature Is Good for Us: An Illustrated and Animated Guide
Earth Day is a time to celebrate the natural world. Being in nature can improve our mood and our mental and physical health. Plus, natural areas do a lot of work for us.
By
Sunghee Kim, Jeremy Hinsdale, and Sarah Fecht
April 22, 2021
Written by Sarah Fecht; Illustrated by Sunghee Kim; Animated by Jeremy Hinsdale. View a text transcript or printable pdf of this infographic.















































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