Katharine Hayhoe

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14 October 2026 15:53

(And why the arts are so essential to casting the vision of a better future we need to move towards! Because, contrary to conventional wisdom, motivation that’s only based on running away from an apocalypse is unsustainable long term.)

Katharine Hayhoe

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14 October 2026 15:53

So what began as an idea over a beer has now morphed into a massive project that can positively impact the lives of millions of people … who can, in turn, impact decisions for people, nature & climate that help build a better future for all of us. That’s the power of our voices to catalyse change!

Katharine Hayhoe

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14 October 2026 15:53

Then there’s the fact that “after time in nature, we are more likely to act in ways that are pro-social, or are kind to other humans, and pro-environmental, or are kind to the planet.” Which just makes sense: after all, our lives and our health depends on the health of our home!

Katharine Hayhoe

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14 October 2026 15:53

Spending time in nature - both blue and green! - offers tremendous benefits for our physical and mental health, from calming anxiety to decreasing inflammation in our bodies.

Katharine Hayhoe

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14 October 2026 15:53

And this in turn is just a small piece of what’s going on across the entire region! The Grand River Greenway is a plan to ultimately connect people along the entire river all the way out to Lake Michigan. Why does this matter?