April dose of Parkscriptions inspiration
There is so much research coming out of why it’s beneficial to spend time outside that we wanted to share it with you. Here are some of the best tidbits from the past months.
National Parks RX Day is good medicine City of Bellingham and Recreation Northwest to offer a dose of nature at Fairhaven Park.
National Parks RX Day is good medicine – April 29th, 2018
Melissa Bianconi, Recreation Manager
Bellingham Parks and Recreation and Recreation Northwest are collaborating to offer a variety of guided walks at Fairhaven Park in celebration of National Park RX Day, on April 29. The two… Continue reading
Let’s Talk Water Trails at Basecamp – Tuesday, April 10th
We are wrapping up winter with our final Basecamp event of the season. Join us at Stones Throw Brewery with fellow Recreationists to talk some shop with other cool folks. We’ll be in the back of the pub down in the fire pit out back. Come be a part of the conversation that helps drive our outdoor recreation community. … Continue reading
Ask your Doctor if Disafear is right for you
We are proud of our Parkscriptions program.
Here’s a fun spoof on medication for skiers. Remember, laughter is good medicine.
Disafear – Extra StrengthWith the mystical ability to make apprehension completely and immediately vanish
Formulated for: Erasing Doubt ~ Gnarshralping ~ Momentary glory
Not recommended for those with a propensity for making bad life choices. Do… Continue reading
Bellingham Celebrates National ParkRx Day
National Park Rx Day
Sunday, April 29th
Local Celebration at Fairhaven Park
10:00 am at the Upper Shelter
A variety of guided walks in the Fairhaven Park Woods:
Exploration, Mindfulness and Forest Bathing
$10 Suggested donation
Parkscriptions:
Partnering with doctors and other healthcare providers to prescribe time outdoors, Parkscriptions connects patients with positive outdoor experiences for healthier lifestyles and… Continue reading
2018 Fairhaven Park Work Parties
Recreation Northwest is the Stewards of Fairhaven Park. Over the years, we have built new trails, installed a wetland boardwalk, removed invasive species and planted native trees and plants in our planting sites. We are committed to this place and we hope you will join us, helping to steward the land.
Please consider supporting our stewardship work in 2018 by… Continue reading
