Humans in Nature

It's time to #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes! Tag us in your photos at Conservation Areas. 🌲🥾🚶‍♀️ Learn about Healthy Hikes: ontarioconservationareas.ca/healthy-hikes/… Find a Conservation Area near you: ontarioconservationareas.ca/find-a-conserv… Things to do at Conservation Areas: ontarioconservationareas.ca/find-a-conserv…

There’s no better feeling than walking barefoot on grass or warm sand. Allowing your skin to touch the earth can provide grounding energy. Try it at home or sign up for a Forest Therapy Walk or guided hike at participating #ConservationAreas. 🌲🚶‍♀️👣 #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

Trail runs are a great way to reduce stress & boost your mood. When you run, endorphins and serotonin are released in your body – chemicals in your brain that improve your mood. DYK – There is >3,500km of trails across #ConservationAreas for you to explore. 🌲🏃💦#StepIntoNature

When we get away from cities and into natural spaces like provincial parks, the skies get much darker. This is good for our health for several reasons. Darkness affects our sleep patterns, hormone release, eating habits, and body temperature: bit.ly/33Ksgio

Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” can also ease our bodies and minds 🌳🛀🌳 Soaking up the sounds, scents and feelings of the forest can give us a sense of comfort and rejuvenation. Take a dip in the forest and check out these 5 walks: ow.ly/Mt6T50EFlxq #MentalHealthWeek

It’s National Bird Day! Time to celebrate the joy they bring to us! Introduce a friend to birdwatching, watch the birds, make your windows bird safe, research native plants for your garden and drink bird friendly coffee. There are so many fun ways to enjoy your birds!

Listening to nature is a great way to relax. Take a minute today to stop and count each nature sound you can hear!

Enjoy the beauty of the season during a new session of yoga hikes beginning November 9th!

Looking for a way to get outside and get active this fall? Consider one of our natural areas programs! This fall, we’re offering virtual and in-person programs like yoga hikes, meditation and forest bathing. Find a program: kitchener.ca/knap

The scent of fresh pine has been shown to lower depression and anxiety. #NationalTreeDay #HPHP

"The more time spent in nature, the greater the benefits". It's great to see more nature prescription programs taking off across the country - this time, in Saskatchewan. Read more from @CBCNews here: ow.ly/IDkV50FAxKT

Join us for a free guided nature meditation tonight! Register through zoom here: zoom.us/.../tJMtfuutpj…

Research shows that people who spend at least 2 hrs in #nature each week report significantly better health and well-being. The drop in cortisol (stress hormone) levels happens between 20-30 minutes - hence the 20-minute rule. bit.ly/3b1mKem #MentalHealthWeek #StepIntoN

Today marks our 70th annual #MentalHealthWeek - RT to help us celebrate! Learn how you can #GetReal this week at mentalhealthweek.ca

How incredibly fortunate we are to have Earth as our home. #EarthDay2021

From providing us with food and fresh water, to improving our physical and mental health just by spending time outdoors, nature is a vital part of our lives. This #ThankYouThursday, we are saying thank you to nature for all that it gives us! #EarthDay

Do you ever feel calmer or more focused after spending time in nature? Time outside has proven benefits for our mental health: bit.ly/2ybVEO4 Remember to follow all public health advice & only engage in outdoor activities close to home. #HPHP #BellLetsTalk

A fresh blanket of snow on the first day of December transforms the nature sanctuaries into a winter wonderland! Thanks to Lindsay B. and Mallory P. for these amazing shots #HamONT #BurlON

Today is National Tree Day, so take a moment to step outside and express gratitude to the trees in your neighbourhood. In honour of Tree Day, Call of the Forest is free to view for the entire day. 💚 #NationalTreeDay #NationalForestWeek vimeo.com/213570329

People who spend time outside experience positive mood changes and more creative thinking. #HPHP