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Dr. Melissa Lem, Director of PaRx, has been honored as Planet in Focus’ 2024 Canadian Eco-Hero, joining a distinguished group that includes David Suzuki, Chris Hadfield, and Margaret Atwood.

Gain insight into how listening to nature sounds, such as the ones Little Symphony use in their music, can offer an accessible form of therapy for patients in healthcare settings.

Misty Pratt shares her experience of connecting to nature for her health—just one story of one million nature prescriptions prescribed.

Read all about PaRx's new partnership with national micromobility company, Lime: making it easier for Canadians to access nature for their health.

Read about why neighbourhood nature access is so important to these moms and community leaders, the how-tos—and unexpected benefits—of establishing school native plant gardens, and more.

Learn about how PaRx's latest collaboration with BC's eco friendly car sharing service is reducing transportation barriers for accessing nature for health.

South Korea's Planet03 highlights Canada's PaRx and how nature prescriptions have a positive impact on planetary health.

Living Architecture Monitor highlights PaRx in its feature on nature prescriptions.

Translink's Buzzer Blog features Kai Bowes, and how visiting local green spaces was his perfect formula for better personal and planetary health.

The Good Men Project covers the mental health benefits of nature, the PaRx program, and our easy green tweaks.

Misty Pratt reflects on her own nature prescription and the science behind the health benefits of nature.

The federal government highlights PaRx as a successful initaitive designed to educate, raise awareness, and facilitate broader involvement in Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy.