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There is ample evidence of how music adds vibrancy to communities, engages the brain, strengthens the sense of belonging and connection with others.
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Working with nature in landscape design provides long-term benefits and advantages to maintaining a resilient space.
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"Nearly 70 percent of Americans agree that merging technology and nature will increase children’s desire to go to parks."
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Research shows over half of children spend an hour or less a day playing outside.
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For every dollar invested in planting trees, cities see an average $2.25 per tree return on their investment each year.
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Evidence shows that green schoolyards are highly beneficial to academic performance, creative play, physical activity and mental health.
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The Earth Day Network is the world’s largest environmental movement.
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Playground naturalization can dramatically improve habitat conditions for local flora and fauna.
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New Survey from IPEMA and the Voice of Play Finds U.S. Teachers Place High Value on Recess