BC Parks Foundation

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Official charitable partner of BC Parks. You can help keep B.C. beautiful.

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    12 hours ago

    Check out photos from our trip last month, where youth at enjoyed learning about different plants and animals at Belcarra Regional Park!

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    Apr 30

    This exciting collaboration with PaRx is a breakthrough for how we treat mental and physical health challenges, and couldn't come at a better time as we continue to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily lives.

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    Apr 27

    Why doctors are prescribing nature walks

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    Apr 30

    Some Canadian doctors are instructing their patients to wander park trails, feel the crunch of leaves beneath their feet and breathe in fresh air.

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    Apr 30

    "I think we're well on our way to socializing the idea that nature is the fourth pillar of health and making nature prescribing a mainstream idea." With wall-to-wall coverage x 2 weeks, we're that much closer. Thanks for this great piece.

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    Apr 27

    In the US and Canada, doctors can prescribe "nature time," including free passes to national parks. But how do they work?

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    Apr 27

    Thank you for this love letter to nature, my neighbourhood , and 's . Marjorie was one of the very first patients prescribed nature in our program—and I'm so grateful to join her in this piece.

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    In the US and Canada, doctors can prescribe "nature time," including free passes to national parks. But how do they work?
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    Apr 23

    Take 2 hikes and call me in the morning: 'PaRx' prescriptions come to Maritimes

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    Apr 25

    Now this is one prescription I'll write—and fill—over and over again. Thanks for your genuine warmth, engagement and insight as an interviewer, and for sharing our story.

    Feeling the sun, hearing the birds has a way of settling us - and it's also good for our health. Dr. , founder of PaRx, Canada’s 1st nature prescription program, and I talk about how more doctors are prescribing nature as medicine
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    Apr 25

    Feeling the sun, hearing the birds has a way of settling us - and it's also good for our health. Dr. , founder of PaRx, Canada’s 1st nature prescription program, and I talk about how more doctors are prescribing nature as medicine

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    Apr 22

    'Time in nature' joins list of remedies N.B. doctors can prescribe:

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    Apr 22

    Spring is here. It's time to step outside, soak in the sun and smell the flowers. breaks down the health benefits of nature on this week's episode of Chasing Life with . Listen to the podcast.

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    Apr 22

    Get outside: national nature prescription program launches in the Maritimes by

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    Apr 11

    Last month, youth at had an awesome time snowshoeing on an trip ! Check out photos from the day ⬇️

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  15. Apr 22

    PaRx, Canada’s national nature prescription program, officially launches across the Maritimes this ! Learn all about our launch in NB, NS, and PEI here: 📷:

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    Apr 22

    The PEI Pharmacists Association is pleased to join other regional health professions in endorsing the Maritime PaRx program!

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    Apr 22

    📢 Good news alert: Today, to celebrate , Canada's national nature prescription program, 's , launches across the Maritimes. Welcome to the PaRx family, NB, NS and PEI! Press release:

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    Apr 22

    PaRx, Canada’s national nature prescription program, officially launches across the Maritimes this ! Learn all about our launch in NB, NS, and PEI here:

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    Apr 19

    Such an honour to talk nature, health and 's with , and the childhood connection to my father's garden that sowed the seeds of my journey into this work. Many thanks to the team who brought this piece to life.

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    Apr 10

    Every so often I come across something inspired by 's that stops me in my tracks. This incredible video by that cites study after study from pretty much made my weekend. Grateful to be part of this global movement.

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    The best medicine could be right on your doorstep. Learn more about the health benefits of spending time in nature:
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