Below are resources developed by Nature and Human Health that cover a variety of topics. If you are interested in collaborating on a toolkit or educational resource, please contact us!

Educational Resources

  • Research Brief

    Prepared by our Program Intern, Owen Watkins, A Scoping Review of Nature Prescriptions Offered by Healthcare Providers.

  • NHH-UT Brochure

    Created by our Program Assistant, Charlotte Mungovan, this educational brochure was created to share with folks who want to know more about Nature and Human Health UT.

    This brochure includes our programs history, our mission and vision, as well as the health benefits of nature.

  • NHH-UT Brochure (Spanish)

    Creado por nuestra Asistente de Programa, Charlotte Mungovan, este folleto educativo fue creado para compartir con las personas que quieren saber más sobre la Naturaleza y la Salud Humana UT.

    Este folleto incluye la historia de nuestros programas, nuestra misión y visión, así como los beneficios para la salud de la naturaleza.

  • Health Benefits of Gardening

    Created by our Program Assitant, Charlotte Mungovan, this educational brochure was curated for one of our membership meetings with Wasatch Community Gardens.

    This resource focuses on sharing the mental, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional health benefits of gardening.

  • Los beneficios para la salud de la jardinería.

    Creado por nuestra asistente de programa, Charlotte Mungovan, este folleto educativo fue seleccionado para una de nuestras reuniones de membresía con Wasatch Community Gardens.

    Este recurso se centra en compartir los beneficios de la jardinería para la salud mental, física, social, espiritual y emocional.

  • Landscape Assessment

    Conducted and prepared by our Program Manager, Myra Gerst, the Landscape Assessment is a tool to better understand (from the perspective of community organizations and leaders) what is happening in the Salt Lake Valley in regards to nature and health, as well as the challenges and gaps in the field, and lastly, suggestions for NHH-UT moving forward. This assessment will shape the future of NHH-UT and our strategic planning process.

  • Research Brief

    Prepared by our Program Manager, Myra Gerst, the Health by Nature: Policy Practices Aimed at Maximizing the Human Behavioral Health Benefits of Nature Contact Research Brief is a tool to help better digest the information provided by researchers.

  • Research Brief

    Prepared by our Program Manager Myra Gerst, the Health Benefits of Urban Nature: How Much Do We Need?

  • Decker Lake Project

    In the Spring of 2024, NHH-UT’s Environmental Humanities Fellow, Maggie Scholle, worked collaboratively with West Valley City and Salt Lake County to distribute a survey aimed to better understand the uses, barriers, and health perceptions of people who use Decker Lake. The report higlights the survey results and recommendations given to the stakeholders.

  • Everyday Ways to Connect with Nature

    NHH-UT’s 2024 Nature and Health Community Fair will highlight everyday ways to connect with nature. Explore this brochure that highlights some of those ways and shares the health benefits that can be experienced through these activities!

  • Research Brief

    Prepared by our Program Manager, Myra Gerst, Nature as a Tool to Support Youth Mental Health

  • Research Brief

    Prepared by our Program Manager, Myra Gerst