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Rich bird, poor bird: urban street trees support native birds across a socioeconomic gradient

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Asher Jones 0 Comments birding, birds, green spaces, Los Angeles, urban

If you’ve jumped on the bird-watching bandwagon to pass time during the pandemic or tuned in to #BlackBirdersWeek, you might have a new-found awareness of the birds outside your window or in your local park. What you may not have noticed is that urban birding experiences can differ greatly among neighborhoods.

Cities Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Follow your nose: the importance of odor for stress relief in urban green spaces

March 26, 2020March 10, 2023 Asher Jones 0 Comments

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing increased stress and anxiety. Although social distancing is in practice, most recommendations say it’s still okay to take a walk outside (just keep your distance from others!). In fact, spending time in nature can help reduce stress. Researchers examined how sights, smells, and sounds affect stress recovery in urban natural areas.