Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. The Mental Health Crisis on US Campuses 4
6. 2. The Proven Benefits of Spending Time in Nature 17
7. 3. Developing a Nature Rx Program on a College Campus 31
8. 4. Nature Rx Programs on Four University Campuses 47
9. 5. The Role of Nature Rx Programs in the Future of Higher Education 69
10. Appendix A: UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Nature Rx Course Syllabus 77
11. Appendix B: Cornell Nature Rx Club: Spring Activities 79
12. Notes 81
13. Bibliography 87
14. Index 93