Campus Nature Rx Network

CNRx 2024 Annual Report, now available!

As Campus Nature Rx continues to grow, 2024 has been a milestone year. With our mission to integrate nature-based programming into higher education, our members and staff have expanded our reach, strengthened partnerships, and deepened our impact on student well-being.

Our 2024 Annual Report outlines the achievements of the past year, including the expansion of our CNRx Academy Certificate Program, the success of our 5th Annual CNRx Symposium, and the addition of 15 new member institutions, representing over 231,000 students. Our network now includes 82 institutions, spanning diverse geographic, institutional, and demographic landscapes. 

Through research-driven programming, collaborative initiatives, and student-centered interventions, Campus Nature Rx remains committed to fostering health, academic success, and sustainability through nature. This report reflects the collective efforts of our staff, member institutions, and dedicated community in advancing this movement. Check out what we accomplished together in 2024!

Applications open for 2025-26 Campus Nature Rx Academy Certificate Program!

The CNRx Academy Certificate Program equips college and university leaders with the knowledge and support needed to launch or grow impactful, evidence-based Nature Rx programs that enhance student health, academic performance, retention, and more. Led by CNRx co-directors Don Rakow (Cornell University) and Dorothy Ibes (William & Mary), the program includes live workshops, one-on-one coaching, exclusive resources, and access to a lifelong community of Academy graduates. Upon successful completion of the program, participating institutions earn Campus Nature Rx Academy Certification—a prestigious mark of excellence in fostering student well-being and nature engagement. 

* For more information or apply, see the Academy Fact Sheet. 

2024 CNRx Symposium: Inspirational Videos Now Available Online

The 5th Annual Campus Nature Rx Symposium, held in October 2024, brought together visionary leaders and college students who are shaping the future of nature, health, and sustainability on college campuses. Their sessions are packed with inspiring ideas, strategies, and real-world examples of how nature is transforming campuses and communities for the better. If you missed it, be sure to catch the recorded videos, now available on the CNRx YouTube channel. Please subscribe, comment, share with others, and like the videos to show our speakers your gratitude and help us amplify our message.