All Episodes

July 24, 2024 5 mins

Australians Encouraged to Embrace Nature for Mental Health on National Tree Day

 

As National Tree Day approaches, Planet Ark urges Australians to step outside and connect with nature, emphasizing the mental health benefits in the face of climate-related stress.

Studies reveal a growing concern about climate change among young Australians, with significant impacts on their mental health. 

Initiatives like National Tree Day aim to address this by promoting environmental responsibility and the psychological benefits of nature. Since being established in 1996, over five million volunteers have planted more than 27 million native trees.

Jennifer McMillan, Communications Manager of Planet Ark, highlights the dual benefits of nature care activities: improving mental health and fostering environmental responsibility. This year's National Tree Day, marks 25 years of community-driven environmental action. 

Donate to 3ZZZ to diversify the media: https://www.3zzz.com.au//donate/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Spooky Podcasts from iHeartRadio
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.