By Bonnie Robins | Director Access Nature Pro
We are so happy to report, that our second season as an Initiative of D.I.G.Farm, has brought a huge increase in Programing and client services!
We had a robust schedule of programs this Spring. We created 10 outdoor nature programs for people with disabilities and families of limited means, so they could reap the many benefits of nature. Our clients included: young adults on the spectrum and other developmental disabilities, adults recovering from mental illness, and several community organizations serving families of limited means.
The unique aspect to our program is the emphasis on self-reliance..to this end we worked with our partner organizations in accessing nature venues on their own frequently. Science has shown that even 60 minutes a week in nature increases well being significantly. Our ultimate goal helps the people we serve build a lifetime tool for wellbeing!
This summer, we will partner with Rockefeller Stare Park and Preseve, and run 10 more nature programs with their naturalist/outdoor educator support! This amazing collaboration, came directly from teaching our educational workshop to NYS parks and Recreation last fall. We are also honored to again join NYS Parks as partners in "Abitities Day" on July 27th at Rockefeller!
More on our Summer activities to follow. Many thanks for you support in helping us bring so many of natures benefits to those in need!
Director of Access Nature Project
an initiative of DIG Farm
914-906-9596
BRINGING THE BENEFITS OF NATURE TO THE UNDERSERVED
“Even just 60 minutes a week of a nature experience, significantly increases wellbeing “
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