# What draws people to time in nature

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/health/what-draws-people-to-time-in-nature/

> Indexed question in Health.

## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 73% of Americans selected mental well-being as a main reason for spending time in nature.

Physical health was also widely selected at 63%, while 50% selected recreation. Respondents could choose more than one reason.

## Topline

What are your main reasons for spending time in nature?

73% selected mental well-being as a main reason for spending time in nature.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- Mental well-being: 72.5%
- Physical health: 62.9%
- Recreation: 49.7%
- For my pets: 26.9%
- To attend events: 18.2%
- Social connection: 17.9%
- Family obligations: 11.7%
- None of the above / I do not spend time in nature: 4.0%

## 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: 2026-05-01 → 2026-05-04
- 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

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-A.9](https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-A.9)

## Citation

SBM Omnibus Survey #2026-049, fielded May 1-4, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-A.9](https://reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026#q-A.9)