We have heard many reasons why we should protect our woodlands, meadows, lakes, and forests. One of the main reasons is to preserve habitats for birds, animals, and insects. Another is to have clean consumable water and clean air to breathe. But did you know that being in nature also is a “prescription” for mental and physical healing? According to an article in Reader’s Digest, there is a growing trend among doctors to prescribe time in nature to their patients for a variety of physical and mental concerns. Scott Kaiser,…