By Cassie Weymouth With editorial support from the Center for Nature Informed Therapy Resiliency. Transformation. Grounding. These are some of the words students used to describe their experience during the Peace in the Wild Alps Retreat, a nature-informed study abroad experience led by Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan and the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. The program brought together 11 Monmouth University students — both undergraduate and graduate — along with two professors f

We know nature helps—but “just getting outside” isn’t enough for rising trauma, burnout, and disconnection. Learn how CNIT trains mental health and community helpers and develops Therapeutic Pathways that bring practical, evidence-informed support into parks and gardens.

In 2025, the Center for Nature-Informed Therapy strengthened its nonprofit foundation, expanded beyond Maryland, and deepened its role in the growing field of nature-based mental health care. From training Ukrainian park rangers and botanical garden staff in Hungary to serving nearly 500 participants through programs and awarding more than $14,000 in scholarships, this year reflected both steady roots and bold reach.