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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 Tagged With: forest bathing in Bellingham WA, health benefits of nature, nature immersion therapy, Shinrin-Yoku, why you should be forest bathing

Fairhaven Park Stewardship Work Party 6/14/22

June 7, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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Dear Volunteers,  We are hosting a work party on Tuesday, June 14th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.  RSVP in form below.  Date: Tuesday, June 14th  Times: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meet: Fairhaven Park Upper Shelter. ... Read More →

Filed Under: Stewardship Tagged With: Fairhaven Park, invasives, volunteer

In Service to the Community- Thank you Brian Roche

June 2, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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Where did we find this guy?  In 2015, when we invited Brian to join us at a round table discussion to talk about hosting our first Outdoor Recreation Summit, his contagious enthusiasm was well ... Read More →

Filed Under: Recreation Northwest Tagged With: Board of Directors, Brian Roche, Fundraising, outdoor recreation business, service, volunteer, voluntold

7/9/22 Volunteer as a Bike Valet @ Northwest Tune-up : Bikes, Music, Beer

May 26, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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We are looking for BIKE VALET volunteers for Saturday, July 9th. Volunteers will receive a one day festival pass to the NW Tune-Up . The 3 hour shifts are from 1:00 - 4:00 pm; 4:00 - 7:00pm; 7:00 - ... Read More →

Filed Under: Recreation Northwest Tagged With: Bellingham, Bike Valet, Community, fun, Mountain Bike, Northwest Tune-up, Volunteers, Waterfront

Trail Etiquette 101

May 12, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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When it comes to exploring the great outdoors, striving to respect the land and those around you is important. Whether it be enjoying the local park or wandering around a large national forest, taking ... Read More →

Filed Under: Recreation Northwest Tagged With: Bellingham, Leave no Trace, Respect the wildlife, Trail Etiquette, WA

Saturday, May 21st – Fairhaven Park Volunteer Work Party

May 9, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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Dear Volunteers,  We are hosting a work party with the staff from Peak Sustainability Group. They reached out to us asking if they could help with our mitigation maintenance and native plant care in ... Read More →

Filed Under: Stewardship Tagged With: Community, Fairhaven Park, Fairhaven Park Native Plant Garden, invasive species, Peak Sustainability Group, Stewardship, volunteer

Good Energy from Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery in Fairhaven Park

April 29, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery employees came out for a Good Energy community volunteer event to continue to help with our stewardship work in Fairhaven Park. In preparation for the event, I (Todd) was ... Read More →

Filed Under: Recreation Northwest, Stewardship Tagged With: Fairhaven Park, invasives, Native Plants, Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery, Stewardship, Volunteers

Solving the Educational Crisis with Outdoor Classrooms & Experiences

April 26, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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By the end of the 2021 school year, students had five to seven months of “unfinished learning”. The COVID-19 pandemic created an historical crisis within education which resulted in the widening of ... Read More →

Filed Under: Outdoor Classroom Tagged With: Center for Economics and Business Research at Western Washington University, Fairhaven Park, learning, nature benefits, Outdoor Classroom, studies

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 Tagged With: beauty and diversity, Climate Change, ecosystems, growing body of research, mental health, National Parks, outdoor classrooms, people and the planet, protection, well being, wild spaces

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 Tagged With: Communications Intern, Honor Your Inner Child with Play, Lauryn Haywood, Make a Date with Friends, Opt for the Sunset, Plan for a Weekend Excursion, Take a Lunch Break to Enjoy the View, Time with Nature, Wake Up and Get Out for a Walk

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avatar for Todd ElsworthTodd Elsworth

Todd Elsworth is one of the many “Mossy-haired lunatics roaming the dripping peninsulas”, described in “I'm Here for the Weather'' by Tom Robbins. As executive director, he works to fulfill our mission to teach the health benefits of nature, promote outdoor recreation, and steward the places where we play.

avatar for Elizabeth NelsonElizabeth Nelson

As Program Director, Elizabeth Nelson brings her passion for community health by promoting the positive connection and health benefits of time spent in nature. She has a broad range of experience running her own business, working in nonprofit and government organizations. Her program management, graphic design, and marketing skills combined with her background in community health bring a unique perspective to her work. She enjoys hiking, running, playing soccer, gardening, and exploring new trails with her two daughters and dog.

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