Partnering with doctors and other health care providers to prescribe time outdoors. Parkscriptions connects patients with positive outdoor experiences for healthier lifestyles and improved mental and physical health.
We promote outdoor recreation and bring people together to enjoy, preserve and improve the places where we play.
Mt Baker over Chain Lakes by April Claxton
Bringing the outdoor recreation community together to learn from each other, raise the profile of this key sector of our economy and advocate for the value of outdoor recreation and our public lands at the state and local level.
Stewarding the Fairhaven Park trail system we have utilized for years for the Traverse by removing invasive species, rerouting trails to improve access and restoring wetland habitat through native plantings.
Breakfast of Champions
Boundary Bay Brewery Wednesday, November 14th
Join our Board of Directors, staff and community in celebrating Outdoor Recreation Champions of our Parkscriptions, Recreation Economy and Fairhaven Park programs.
7:00am - 8:30am.
Get Tickets7:00am - 8:30am.
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We invite you to join us and invest in the health of our community by supporting Parkscriptions and help get more people outside in nature to feel the healing powers it possesses.
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Walk with a Doc
Family Care Network, Humana and Recreation Northwest’s Parkscriptions program Invites Older Adults to Free “Walk with a Doc” at Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham, Oct. 11 Participants can join a Parkscriptions walk, participate in fitness activities and more. WHAT: Family Care Network and Humana, a leading health and well-being company, are teaming up to host a free... Read More →