Distinguished Professor Susan A. Masino Presents “Why Our Brains Need Wildlands”

Ever wonder why, when you walk through a forest or sit quietly by a mountain stream, you simply feel better? 

Protecting our brains and protecting areas for natural processes are both vitally important for our long-term wellbeing. These two goals are mutually reinforcing, and common-sense policies and actions can benefit individual and collective health. 

On April 14th (10:00 a.m. at Whitby Castle), Susan A. Masino, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut with a joint appointment in Neuroscience and Psychology, will present to Tuesdays at 10 on “Why Our Brains Need Wildlands” and the benefits of wild places on our mental and physical wellbeing.

There is growing evidence for brain health benefits of nature across all ages – even seniors! These benefits include positive changes in brain activity, improved cognition and emotional regulation, and decreased depression and anxiety. Brain health is the foundation of personal adaptability and good decision-making, and, in parallel, clear policies that designate natural areas, i.e. “Wildlands,” can secure long-term benefits within and across our communities.

Join us on April 14th and see why getting outdoors and preserving wildlands is so essential in an increasingly noisy and hypertechnological world.