From the time he wrote 'Walden -- Life in the Woods' philosopher Henry David Thoreau understood the restorative value of trees to the human soul. More than 100 years later researchers are discovering that a pleasurable walk among trees and green space can calm an active child, refresh a tired mind, and make all of us feel better. The view of a tree outside a window can make an office worker more productive, a hospital stay shorter, or a prison sentence more bearable. Even in the most deprived inner city, trees and green space around buildings reduce crime and violence as well as promote a sense of community and well-being. Producer Jean Snedegar explores the power of trees to restore us, body and mind.
This urban park encompasses nearly 25 acres in Chicago's downtown and offers formal gardens, cafes, an outdoor concert pavilion, fountains and sculptures.
