We know intuitively that spending time in nature makes us feel better, and many visitors to Zealandia will tell you so! But what is the research telling us?
Over the last decade, researchers have been exploring the many different ways nature benefits our health. In this conservation kōrero, Zealandia's Chief Executive, Dr Danielle Shanahan, will put this research in a Wellington context.
Price: $10.00 for members of the public and $5.00 for Zealandia members.
For more information see: www.visitzealandia.com/Events/ArtMID/2271/ArticleID/591/Conservation-Kōrero-People-Nature-and-Wellbeing
Location: Pāteke Room, (Level 2 of the Zealandia Visitor Centre), Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, End of Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington.
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