AUGUST WELLNESS MONTH
Focus on Health and Wellness in Nature
Spending extended time in nature has been documented to offer physical and mental benefits for people, including reduced stress and better heart health. Blue Heron Nature Preserve is delighted to partner with Northside Hospital for the third consecutive year for free August Wellness Month programs. Together, we promote extended time outdoors being informed, inspired, and active along the creeks, woodlands, and wetlands at the Preserve.
Here are highlights of this year’s program:
Connecting Mind, Body, and Spirit to Nature with Sally Bethea from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Saturday, August 12th
Attendees gained insight about the Chattahoochee River, knowledge about one of its tributaries at the Preserve, and inspiration to build deeper connections with nature along other waterways at our greenspace.
Trees and Forest Ecology Walk with Kathyrn Kolb from EcoAddendum
Saturday, August 19th
Participants learned how trees and other species can tell us how to read the story of the forest in different ecosystems, and why Atlanta’s urban forest is so special, from parks and greenspaces to our own backyards.
Wellness While Birding with Sheridan Alford from Georgia Audubon
Saturday, August 26th
Looking and listening for birds, attendees discovered the many health benefits of the outdoors and how they could take steps towards embracing the outdoors and using birds to guide the way.
