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Thanks to 2022 and YOU!

December 29, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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As we say goodbye to 2022, we’d like to extend our thanks to all of our community partners, volunteers (including our own board of directors) and our generous donors. Here's a brief “end of year” ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Parkscriptions

Spotlight on Recreation Northwest – Bellingham Alive January 2023

December 29, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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Thank you to Cocoa Laney at Bellingham Alive! Magazine for the article in the January 2023 issue that shines a SPOTLIGHT ON RECREATION NORTHWEST. It is part of a larger collection of "Pacific ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Outdoor Classroom, Parkscriptions

Why You Should be Forest Bathing

June 17, 2022 by Elizabeth Nelson

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What is forest bathing? By now you might have caught wind of this trending practice. Forest bathing, as the name suggests, is an all-encompassing sensory immersion. It’s connected to relaxation and ... Read More →

Filed Under: Nature Immersion, Parkscriptions

3 Key Benefits of National Parks

April 20, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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In the United States, National Parks protect more than 84 million acres of land in order to preserve the ecosystems and beauty of these important wild spaces. As deforestation, climate change and ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions, Stewardship

6 Simple Ways to Spend More Time in Nature

April 12, 2022 by Elizabeth Nelson

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Computers, phones, and electronics have made life easier, faster and more efficient. But, while technology has benefited our modern lives in countless ways, the overuse of it has created physical and ... Read More →

Filed Under: Nature Immersion, Parkscriptions, Recreation Northwest

Outdoor Minimalist podcast 26. Parkscriptions: Your Prescription to Get Outside

March 10, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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I appreciated Megan putting this interview together about our Parkscriptions program. We hope you enjoy the listen.  ~Todd.  Have you ever wished you could get a doctor’s note to go take a ... Read More →

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GTFO! Get your Daily Dose of Nature with Recreation Northwest with Guided Walks & Hikes in Bellingham Parks

March 2, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2022 Daily Walks & Hikes Tuesday, March 1, 2022  For more information contact: Todd Elsworth, Recreation Northwest 360.739.8458 GTFO! Get ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions, Recreation Northwest

Walk in the Rain and Reduce Your Stress!

November 16, 2021 by Elizabeth Nelson

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    When the rainy season arrives in the Pacific Northwest, many of us prefer to stay inside with a cup of hot tea and a good book rather than get outside during these drizzly days. While relaxing at ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Nature Immersion, Parkscriptions, Recreation Northwest

Attention Restoration Theory- how nature helps our brain

October 18, 2021 by Elizabeth Nelson

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Spending time in nature provides us with an opportunity to rest, reflect, and restore ourselves. Whether we are looking at a sunset, gazing at the ocean or the mountains, sitting in the park or ... Read More →

Filed Under: Nature Immersion, Parkscriptions, Recreation Northwest

Get Your Feet on the Earth and Reduce Your Stress

October 18, 2021 by Elizabeth Nelson

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A great stress reduction technique in nature is called Earthing or Grounding. Earthing or Grounding refers to connecting ourselves to the surface of our planet by sitting, standing, or walking ... Read More →

Filed Under: Nature Immersion, Parkscriptions, Recreation Northwest

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