02/20/2026
Get to the woods🌳
Did you know our eyes can distinguish more shades of green than any other colour? It’s likely something we’ve carried with us from when our ancestors lived and moved through woodland landscapes, where reading foliage meant food, shelter, and survival.
Most of you will already know this, but spending time in green environments has measurable benefits. Studies show that green spaces can lower stress levels, regulate mood, and support overall emotional wellbeing. Exposure to nature has been linked to improved concentration and cognitive function, particularly in children with ADHD. Patients recovering from surgery often heal faster and require less pain relief when they have a view of trees or natural scenery.
Even simply looking at greenery can ease eye strain and mental fatigue. And of course, green spaces encourage movement, walking woodland paths, steady miles under the trees, breathing properly again. We are wired for woodland. Reconnect with the grounding calm of the outdoors.
-Woodlarking
