The Nature Rx program aims to promote the mental health of college students and serve as a way to curb anxiety and depression among stressed students. Nature Rx Program is part of a wellness challenge at the University of Pennsylvania, UC Davis, University of Maryland, College of William and Mary, University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing.
The University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability also runs Nature Rx. The overriding project goal is to create a space for stress reduction and mental restoration for the campus community (client goal). Ecological goals should include named ecological services (e.g., pollinator & bird resources) and a focus on native plant species.
