Nature is medicine—pure and simple. I’ve built my life’s work around empowering people to take charge of their health, and reconnecting with the natural world is one of the most powerful, proven ways to do that. At The Healthy Living School with Dr. Ann, we’re proud to partner with Nature at Work to bring that truth forward.

Pinnacle Partners is pleased to partner with Nature at Work to enhance the well-being of children and families through the transformative power of the great outdoors. We achieve this by preserving the natural beauty of the Carolina region and by providing exceptional, accessible programs that promote mind, body, and spirit.

Coastal Carolina University is excited to be a founding member of Nature at Work, an important initiative to engage with others across the state to promote, inspire, and facilitate the incorporation of nature into the workplace. As an institution, CCU is committed to supporting the well-being of our community, and with the campus-wide CCU Arboretum and its Nature Rx program we are demonstrating the important role of nature in this effort.

The City of Sumter is super excited to be part of the Nature at Work initiative as we continue our efforts to make Sumter a healthier, more resilient place to live, work, and play. By working together, we can improve the health and wellbeing of our employees, and the community in general, and maximize awareness and use of the exceptional outdoor spaces and recreational facilities in our city.

Nature has always been our greatest teacher. At Warrior Surf Foundation, we use the ocean to help veterans navigate life after service. Joining Nature at Work is a powerful way to extend that mission—bringing the calming, grounding force of nature into the places we live and work every day.

Healthy ecosystems are the foundation of healthy communities. The Coastal Expeditions Foundation is excited to join with Nature at Work in an effort to create an inclusive ecosystem where like-minded individuals and organizations come together to collaborate, share resources, and support one another.

At The Bee Cause Project, we use pollinators as powerful teachers—helping schools, workplaces, and communities see the link between healthy ecosystems and healthy people. Joining Nature at Work strengthens this mission by showing how place-based education and access to nature inspire wellbeing, collaboration, and care.

I am honored and excited to stand alongside other statewide leaders as a founding member of Nature at Work. With strong leadership and expertise guiding this effort, the initiative will bring together key partners and resources to position South Carolina as a national model for workplace wellness.

Given that most of a lifetime is spent working indoors, the health benefits of nature are more critical than ever. I am excited to support this exciting statewide initiative to focus on nature at the workplace. We look forward to creating more green spaces for well-being.

At McAdams, we believe that connecting with nature fuels creativity, strengthens collaboration, and inspires thoughtful solutions for our clients and communities. Nature at Work aligns perfectly with our mission of creating meaningful experiences through inspired design, reminding us that when we pause to connect with the world around us, we bring our best ideas forward.

At GEA, we believe the best way to understand the environment is to experience it. Our partnership with Nature at Work reflects a shared mission—to connect people with nature in ways that promote well-being, strengthen communities, and inspire environmental responsibility. Together, we can transform awareness into action.

Water and nature connect all of us. At our core, we exist to deliver exceptional water services that protect human and environmental health. Partnering with Nature at Work aligns seamlessly with our focus on enhancing the lives of our community, our employees, and their families. We are excited to grow alongside a group of like-minded leaders.

Our partnership with Nature at Work reflects our belief that health and well-being are deeply connected to the natural world. By integrating nature into how we learn and lead, we’re preparing students to shape a healthier, more resilient future.

We are pumped to be a founding member of Nature at Work as this initiative aligns with everything we’re doing in Columbia to make our city healthier and more connected,” said Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. “Between our push for Blue Zones, expanding our walking and biking paths, and the exciting renovations at Finlay Park, we truly believe connecting with nature makes a huge difference in our lives, workplace, and community.

Pickens County is a unique place, where our natural environment strengthens, informs and refreshes our citizens. I am excited to see Nature at Work here in our community, helping our workforce be healthier, happier and more resilient.

We believe the future of business includes a deeper commitment to both human and environmental health. Nature at Work offers a strategic path for companies to lead with purpose.

When we connect with water, wildlife and wild places we experience the powerful science behind what we already feel to be true — time in, near, or around water reduces stress, restores focus, and supports m ental health. Nature at Work brings those benefits into the places we need them most.

We’ve spent years promoting pride in place. Nature at Work gives that message a new home in the workplace.

Though we know that functional ecosystems underpin all human thriving, we often fail to act in alignment with that reality. I’m excited to see this new effort launch, and to see the many ways it will improve the well-being of people and nature in SC.

Nature at Work connects what we do every day—restoring landscapes and stewarding green spaces—with a larger mission to improve the health of people and communities.