I find that the more I connect with trees and elements of nature in my surroundings, the more I feel the nature within me – even when just small green oases in urban areas. And I love when architects and city planners integrate such natural spaces in mindful, intentional ways. Designing with nature as a guide can make a tremendous difference to our cityscapes and the well being of us humans and all the birds and critters that call theses spaces home. Designing nature into our daily lives provides nourishment that is vital to a thriving life for us and the world we are blessed to be a part of.
