Exposure to nature decreases anxiety, depression, and negative rumination; while at the same time increasing well being, and creative thinking. People with disabilities usually don't have the same access to nature and environmental education as the general public. The Lewisboro Land Trust Access Nature Program, reaches out to people with disabilities to enable them to experience the benefits of nature. We design each program to fit the needs of the individual group, sometimes using educational naturalists or nature programs. The goal of Access Nature Programs is to provide a comfortable. safe, enjoyable experience of nature while educating on the benefits gained. The ultimate goal is s... read more Exposure to nature decreases anxiety, depression, and negative rumination; while at the same time increasing well being, and creative thinking. People with disabilities usually don't have the same access to nature and environmental education as the general public. The Lewisboro Land Trust Access Nature Program, reaches out to people with disabilities to enable them to experience the benefits of nature. We design each program to fit the needs of the individual group, sometimes using educational naturalists or nature programs. The goal of Access Nature Programs is to provide a comfortable. safe, enjoyable experience of nature while educating on the benefits gained. The ultimate goal is self reliance, having gained the knowledge and confidence to enjoy nature on their own.
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By Bobbe Stultz | Co-Chair / Lewisboro Land Trust
Our outings are all outdoor experiences for people with disabilities or those who are disadvantaged, so we do not do too many outings during the winter, athough we did just take our Special Education... Read the full report ›By Bobbe Stultz | Co-Chair / Lewisboro Land Trust
We had a very good season (Spring, Summer, Fall) providing outdoor experiences for many of our regular groups. It is so rewarding to see their reactions to the joys of nature. Also importantly, we... Read the full report ›By Shantala DuGay-Iyengar | Executive Director
While this summer has certainly been a hot one here in Lewisboro, New York, we were lucky enough to find some good days to run a few successful Access Nature programs. We organized a fun educational... Read the full report ›
