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 Shantala DuGay-Iyengar | Board Member & Programs Director
It has been a very cold winter with lots of snow in our region this year! The snow was so deep that it made outdoor programs too difficult to run, unfortunately. However, we have one great program to... Read the full report ›By Shantala DuGay-Iyengar | Board Member & Programs Director
As the days continue to grow darker, we look back at our fall season with pride and motivation. We ran two successful walks for seniors in our community, providing exercise and socialization at... Read the full report ›By Shantala DuGay | Board Member & Programs Director
The highlight of our late spring/early summer was the program we offered for a large group from Community Based Services (CBS) at Weil Farm led by two naturalist educators. Participants were led on... Read the full report ›
