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April Dose of Parkscriptions

April 17, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson Leave a Comment

Here's your monthly dose of Parkscriptions articles and inspiration: Articles:  De-Stress in Nature: The Mental Health Benefits of Connecting With the Great Outdoors!- RTOR by Jason Kaefer The ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: de-stress, Family Care Network, GET OUTSIDE, mental health, MENTAL WELLNESS, NATIONAL PARK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, NATURE THERAPY, OPT OUTSIDE, OUTDOORS, OUTSIDE FOR ALL, Outside Online, PARKSCRIPTIONS, PARKSCRIPTIONS INSPIRATION, PRESCRIPTION FOR NATURE, RECREATION NORTHWEST

Washington State Parks partners with healthcare providers to prescribe nature

April 15, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Washington State Parks partners with healthcare providers to prescribe nature     Park Rx? ‘Take a walk in the park and call me in the morning’ OLYMPIA – April 15, 2019 – Washington State Parks is ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: April 28th, Dr Robert Zarr, Parks Rx Day, Washington State Parks, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Sunday, April 28th Take Your Pick: Whatcom Parkscriptions Day Event Listings

April 15, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Whatcom Parkscriptions Day is an opportunity for the people in our community to connect with positive outdoor experiences, and reap the many proven health benefits of time spent in nature. There will ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions, Recreation Northwest Tagged With: BellinghamWA, FindYourPark, GetYourDoseOfNature, HealthyParks, HealthyWhatcom, National Parks Service, naturetherapy, OPToutside, ParkRx, Parks Rx Day, PARKSCRIPTIONS, WhatcomCounty, whatcomparkscriptionsday

March Dose of Parkscriptions

April 5, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson

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Here's your monthly dose of Parkscriptions articles and inspiration: Articles:  De-Stress in Nature: The Mental Health Benefits of Connecting With the Great Outdoors!- RTOR by Jason Kaefer The ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: GET OUTSIDE, mental health, MENTAL WELLNESS, NATIONAL PARK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, nature deficit disorder, NATURE THERAPY, OPT OUTSIDE, OUTDOORS, OUTSIDE FOR ALL, PARKSCRIPTIONS, PARKSCRIPTIONS INSPIRATION, PRESCRIPTION FOR NATURE, RECREATION NORTHWEST, technology addiction

Recreation Northwest Launches Public Health Campaign on Whatcom Parkscriptions Day in Bellingham, WA

March 28, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Contact: Todd Elsworth, Recreation Northwest Todd@RecreationNorthwest.org 360.739.8458 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Recreation Northwest Launches Public Health Campaign on Whatcom Parkscriptions Day in ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: Cordata Park, Fairhaven Park, Hovander Park, Lake Padden Park, Larrabee State Park, Maritime Heritage Park, PARKSCRIPTIONS, Peace Arch State Park, Stimpson Family Nature Preserve, Whatcom Falls Park

February Dose of Parkscriptions

February 28, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson Leave a Comment

Here's your monthly dose of of Parkscriptions articles and inspiration:  Articles:  A Prescription For Nature- National Parks Conservation Association by Daphne Miller, M.D. When is the last time a ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: GET OUTSIDE, MENTAL WELLNESS, NATIONAL PARK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, NATURE THERAPY, OPT OUTSIDE, OUTDOORS, OUTSIDE FOR ALL, Outside Online, PARKSCRIPTIONS, PARKSCRIPTIONS INSPIRATION, PRESCRIPTION FOR NATURE, RECREATION NORTHWEST, Science Daily, Sierra Club

Parkscriptions: A step by step with Dr. Zarr, Parks Rx America

February 15, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

New features on WhatcomParkFinder.org have been released by our platform providers at Parks Rx America.  Watch the video with founder Dr. Zarr as he describes his step by step approach to using the ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: Dr. Zarr, Healthy Whatcom, Parks Rx America, PARKSCRIPTIONS, Whatcom

Parkscriptions Day- Bus Trip and Walk Through Stimpson Nature Reserve

January 29, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Join Whatcom Smart Trips Sunday, April 28th on a bus trip to Stimpson Nature Reserve for a walk in the woods. Traveling by bus is an easy way to get to parks and trails throughout Whatcom County. Let ... Read More →

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2018 End of Year Report – Parkscriptions program

December 30, 2018 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Launching our Parkscriptions pilot program throughout Whatcom County has witnessed growing success. To review: In 2017, we had 5 health care providers in our pilot program; in early 2018, we had ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: Amy McKenney, Baker to Bay Physical Therapy & Wellness, Bellingham Natural Family Medicine, Bellingham Physical Therapy, Bespoke Counseling, BioMechanix Acupuncture, Body Work, Community health, Dr. Paul de Jong, Elizabeth Snyder, Employee Assistance Program, Family Care Network Clinics, Family Health Associates, Ferndale Family Medical Center, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, Health Promotion Northwest, Keith Poynter, Lindsay Poynter, Mental Health Counselors, Natural Way Chiropractic, Naturopathic Physician & Acupuncturist, Naturopaths, North Sound Family Medicine, PeaceHealth Medical Group, Prime Sports Institute, Squalicum Family Medicine, Unity Care NW, Whatcom Family Medicine

December dose of Parkscriptions

December 17, 2018 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Here’s your monthly dose of Parkscriptions articles and resources. This month we are focused on the research that is happening in Seattle at University of Washington, with the support of ... Read More →

Filed Under: Parkscriptions Tagged With: Earth Lab, Jerry Stritzke, Nature for Health, OPToutside, REI Coop, University of Washington

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avatar for Elizabeth NelsonElizabeth Nelson

As Parkscriptions Program Director, Elizabeth Nelson brings passion for community health by promoting the positive connection and health benefits of time spent in nature. She has a broad range of experience in running her own business, nonprofit and government organizations. Her program management, graphic design and marketing skills combined with her background in community health bring a unique perspective to her work. She enjoys hiking, running, playing soccer, and exploring new trails with her two daughters.

avatar for Todd ElsworthTodd Elsworth

As Executive Director of Recreation Northwest, Todd Elsworth promotes outdoor recreation and brings community together to enjoy, preserve and improve the places where we play. His decades of extensive event production, marketing and writing experience propel this passion. You might bump into him and his daughter Violet while they're biking, hiking, paddling or skiing in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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