How people connect nature with well-being
Core finding
The nature questions connect well-being, access, and health advice rather than treating outdoor time as a generic lifestyle preference.
Most adults say nature makes them feel good, and many report nearby green space or a willingness to spend time outside if a health professional recommended it.
Nature is tied to feeling good
A 93.5% share said the statement that they feel good when spending time in nature describes them at least somewhat.
That makes the nature block a health and well-being story, not just a question about recreation.
Stacked breakdown
93.5% say time in nature makes them feel good.
n = 1,000 · May 1–4, 2026 · MoE ±3.2%
Health advice could move behavior
An 82.4% share said they would definitely or probably follow through if a health professional recommended spending time in nature.
Another 73.9% said there is a park or public green space within a 10-minute walk from home.
Stacked breakdown
82.4% would follow a health professional's recommendation to spend time in nature.
n = 1,000 · May 1–4, 2026 · MoE ±3.2%
Topline
73.9% report nearby park or green-space access.
n = 1,000 · May 1–4, 2026 · MoE ±3.2%
Outdoor time and access add context
Recent outdoor time varies, but 77.1% agreed that access to natural open spaces is part of being an American.
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 1–4, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.2% |
| Module | 1 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026
How well does the following statement describe you: "I feel good when I spend time in nature."
- reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026
If a health professional recommended spending time in nature, would you follow through with spending time outside?
- reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026
Is there a park or public green space within a 10-minute walk from your home?
- reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026
In the last month, how often on average have you spent time outdoors in nature?
- reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026
In the last week, how much total time did you spend outdoors in nature?
- reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Having access to natural open spaces is part of being an American."
Cite this topic
SBM Omnibus Survey #2026-049, fielded May 1-4, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.