Author Florence Williams at a Palmetto Conservation discusses her latest book, The Nature Fix – April 17
March 26, 2018
Join bestselling author Florence Williams at a Palmetto Conservation event to discuss her latest book, The Nature Fix.
Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF) will host a presentation and book signing by the author on April 17 from 5:30-8PM at 701 Whaley in Columbia. Naturalist Rudy Mancke, host of Nature Notes on both SCETV and SCETV Radio, will serve as the master of ceremonies. An expert panel and audience questions will continue a lively discussion following Williams’ presentation. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Early bird tickets are $20 for PCF members and $30 for a nonmember until April 1, 2018. After April 1, 2018, tickets prices will be $25 for PCF Members and $35 for nonmembers.
Books are available for purchase at the PCF office located at 722 King Street. Prices are $18 for PCF members and $20 for nonmembers. If you would like to have a copy shipped to you, please contact the PCF office at (803) 771-0870. A $5.00 shipping charge will apply.
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In The Nature Fix, subtitled “Why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative,” Williams explores state-of-the-art research from three continents that illustrates the enormous impact of the great outdoors on our well-being. Presumably, our fur-footed canine friends also benefit, for dogs love a good romp in the woods.
Williams is an award-winning journalist with a gift for storytelling. Her research into the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain began with a personal need. She was mystified why she felt so out of sorts after moving to a charming suburban community near the airport of a major city. The move transformed her from cheerful and upbeat to miserable and depressed; she wanted to find out why—and what she might do to regain her optimistic outlook.
As she gathered data and insights, Williams participated in many of the studies and experiments she investigated. She met with researchers in Japan, South Korea, Finland, Scotland, Sweden, and the United States, and inquired about such activities as “forest bathing,” “power trails,” and “rambling.” She traveled the science at the confluence of environment, health, mood, and creativity, and uncovered the powers of the natural world to improve health and immunity, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen relationships. Her book is accessible and crammed with useful information to help us compensate for modern living in cities and suburbs, deal with the constant lure of smart phones and social media.
Williams is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, The New York Review of Books, Slate, Mother Jones, and numerous other publications.
