Category: Healthy Parks Healthy People
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The science and symbolism behind sunsets
Today’s blog post comes from Sara Moore, a Discovery student at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Have you ever wondered what makes a sunset so special? What gives them their beautiful colours?
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Waldeinsamkeit: solitude in the forest
Picture this: you’re alone, deep into a forested trail. Your only companions are the birds fluttering from branch to branch around you. As you walk, you follow a corridor made of pillars of ancient trees, and smell the earthy aroma of moss and damp leaves. How do you feel? It’s hard to describe, but the…
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Experience more of nature by journaling
Today’s blog post comes from Corina Brdar. A different way to be mindful in nature is through nature journaling. Using writing and sketching as tools can be a calming way to look more deeply and experience nature more fully. Like our previous mindfulness exercises, this too is a judgment-free practice. You’re not creating a piece…
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Take the 30×30 Challenge this August
Do you want to get a better night sleep? Be more creative? Have more focus and attention? What about a higher level of job satisfaction, or a general feeling of being restored? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the 30×30 Challenge might be for you! Studies show that time spent in…
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Take a hike!
Today’s blog was written by Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. We’re not trying to be rude; we really do want you to take a hike! On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Discovery staff across the province are encouraging everyone to explore our provincial park system by taking a hike.
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Introducing MacGregor Point's new Forest Therapy Trail!
Today’s blog comes from Dr. Romola Porchuk from the Global Institute of Forest Therapy and Nature Connection, and Cortney LeGros, the Healthy Parks Healthy People coordinator at Ontario Parks. Forest therapy is much more than just a walk in the woods. It’s all about the journey, not the destination, or the number of steps you…
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Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2023
We know that spending time in nature is good for us. Sometimes, we just need a little push to get outside and feel the effects! That’s why on July 21, we are offering a variety of activities in parks across the province in celebration of Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. All parks that normally charge…
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Health benefits of fishing
Fishing is an iconic Canadian pastime. There’s nothing like spending the day by the water with your friends and family, casting a line and enjoying the great outdoors. But did you know you can get more than a killer catch from a day of fishing? Fishing actually has benefits for your physical and mental health.…
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Open eyes, open mind: nature journaling with kids
In today’s post, Discovery Leader Carlin Thompson from Sandbanks Provincial Park shares her top tips for nature journaling with kids. We did it, parents! We made it through another winter. The struggle of tackling young children into layered outerwear and the scavenger hunts for matching mittens now seem like a distant memory. What sweet relief. But…