How nature heals - Eastman Nature Center

Event information

Date

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-12-01 13:30:00 2024-12-01 16:00:00 How nature heals - Eastman Nature Center Research shows that spending just 2 hours a week in green space can statistically reduce high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. At the same time, it can increase focus, creativity, and optimism. What is the science behind this? How can we increase mindfulness and engage all our senses in the natural world?This class will look at the latest research on the benefits of spending time outside, and how our physiology is positively impacted. We will take time to try several experiences you can practice later.We will spend about 45 minutes outside for this program. Come dressed for the weather. Eastman Nature Center Eastman Nature Center Eastman Nature Center America/Chicago public

Time

1:30 - 4 p.m. Central time

Location

Eastman Nature Center
13351 Elm Creek Road
Dayton, MN 55369

Contact

Anne Jaeger, 763-694-7605 or anne.jaeger@threeriversparks.org

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Research shows that spending just 2 hours a week in green space can statistically reduce high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. At the same time, it can increase focus, creativity, and optimism. What is the science behind this? How can we increase mindfulness and engage all our senses in the natural world?

This class will look at the latest research on the benefits of spending time outside, and how our physiology is positively impacted. We will take time to try several experiences you can practice later.

We will spend about 45 minutes outside for this program. Come dressed for the weather.

Cost

$30

Registration

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Advanced Master Naturalist training courses provide opportunities to participate in a recreational activity and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but participants do not need to be Master Naturalists to take any of the advanced training courses.