Wellness

  • Resources & References

    Below you can find many links to the resources we used and further reading for anyone interested in learning more about the relationship between nature and wellness.

    Outdoor Afro

    Latino Outdoors

    The Venture Out Program – LGBTQ+ in the Outdoors

    Conservation Corps

    Conservation Corps…

  • Creating a Garden for Local and Migratory Birds

    A wonderful way to help local and migratory birds is by creating a garden with native plants. Growing native plants also helps support the soil, wild animals, and pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Native plants are used to the…

  • Gardening Anywhere

    Gardening is a fun activity that helps improve your mental and physical wellness! Many people find the act of caring for a living plant very relaxing and calming. It also helps release natural chemicals in your brain that can make…

  • The Bird Habitat Game

    This is a fun team activity that also helps teach us about the primary things birds and other animals need to survive! The activity is a great way to exercise and have fun with your friends or family! If you…

  • The Owl Game

    The owl game is a fun activity to play outside with a group of people of any age. Invite your friends, family members, and neighbors to join you in this activity. This game is an adaptation of one of the…

  • Telling the Story of a Tree

    Most trees come from little seeds that fit in the palm of your hand and grow to be big and leafy with deep roots. What an incredible transformation! In “Telling the Story of a Tree,” you can tell or act…

  • Planting Beans

    Planting beans can be an entertaining and educational activity. You can do it with your children, family, friends or by yourself. Your bean plant can allow you to discover the joy of planting and caring for a living thing. This…

  • How to Plant and Maintain Sunflowers in Containers

    The Lemon Queen Sunflower, a dwarf variety of the Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), is a good option for container planting. The sunflower is hardy, resisting drought easily once it becomes established (needs plenty of water beforehand). Not only can it survive a variety…

  • Making Compost

    Composting is a way to recycle your food scraps and other plant materials into rich, healthy soil to grow your plants. All living things need certain essential nutrients to grow and live. In nature these elements can be very precious…