Q: Just under half of Canadians spend less than an hour a week doing this. What is it?
A: Getting outside and spending time in nature.
Approximately 43% of Canadians are getting less than one hour per week in nature, or even no time at all, according to a survey conducted at the beginning of January by non-profit Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC).
When compared to habits prior to the pandemic, 26% of survey respondents said they spend less time outside. However, 39% said that they now spend more time outside than before the pandemic.
“Considering that over 90% of our poll respondents claim that spending time in nature improves mood, reduces stress, and supports physical exercise, we need to be doing everything we can to promote it,” said Janine Massey, chief marketing and communications officer at DUC, in a statement.
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