Project Report
| Jun 12, 2018
THEY LOOK FORWARD TO MORE AND GAIN SO MUCH-NATURE UPLIFTS, RELAXES AND ENHANCES THINKING
By Florence M. griffin and Gigi Guthrie | Executive Dir Pathways and Outdoor Coordinator LLT
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Pathways group learn and enjoy
"Hi Bonnie. I just wanted to extend a big thank you for organizing yesterday’s trip to the Mianus Park for our clients. Everyone enjoyed the nature ... and the Q and A with Chris and Jennifer from Animal Embassy who helped to make this a fun, educational and informative day. We would be grateful if you could extend our appreciation to them. We look forward to our next walk!
Thank you again from your friends at Pathways." Florence M. Griffin,
Executive Director, Pathways, Inc. Pathways is located in Greenwhich Conn and provides a caring path to mental health.
“ It’s all true. Access Nature opens the hearts and minds of its guests as they become fully engaged in the experience of exploring nature”, Gigi Gutherie, LLT Outdoor Coordinator, May 2018
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We learn and feel good about nature
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We feel harmonious about each other
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We feel good about ourselves
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Jun 12, 2018
THEY GAIN THE BENEFITS OF NATURE
By Bonnie Robins | Director, Access Nature, Lewisboro Land Trust
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A walk in Nature for Laurel House uplifts
"We started the Access Nature programs about three years ago as a pilot project. Initially we ran about six programs serving about 100 participants as a start. The response to our programs has been overwhelmingly positive. The participants gain so much. In addition to the more known benefits of exercise and nature, including reduced depression and anxiety and increase in well being, we have found these programs stimulate creative thinking, the desire for more information and greater self-esteem.
Working with organizations that serve the disabled and disadvantaged, we provide a naturalist or guide, transportation if needed, refreshments or lunch, the appropriate venue near their organization, and follow up with staff to develop ongoing outdoor nature programs for their group. All this is totally free.
What we discovered is that the need and desire for these programs is almost endless. The success we've had and the need we've identified have caused us to embark on a three year expansion. We hope to be able to serve over 800 participants in the next three years. The need is there and the results are clear. We are 1/3 of the way to our financial goal for our three- year plan. We have witnessed the need and the rewards of this program. With the help of the Global Giving community, we hope to fulfill our wish to be able to offer it to a greater constituency."
Bonnie Robins, Director Access Nature
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The SPARC group have many questions
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We learn about farming
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And we learn about nature
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Jun 12, 2018
THEY GAIN SO MUCH FROM ACCESS NATURE
By Magda Piacentino's | Day Program Director, Community Based Services
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CBS enjoys nature program
"Every year we look forward to participating in the Access Nature Program!
We have enjoyed learning about nature, and we have learned much from helping clear trails for families to use and enjoy. Working with the team from ACCESS NATURE, and sometimes with the John Jay High School students, is very rewarding to our group. After a hard day of working together, and learning more about our environment. ourparticipants always gain so much. We look forward to continue to be part of this program that Lewisboro Land Trust has to offer." Magda Piacentino, Day Program Director, Community Based Services, North Salem, NY
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Empowering CBS participants through nature
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