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Health Benefits of Nature

Enjoying the wonders of the outdoors is a small act that has big health benefits.
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Health Benefits of Nature Infographic

A graphic that provides a summary of the health benefits of nature with citations.
Illustration of ParkRx Program and related health benefits of getting outside.
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Park Prescription Poster

Hang this poster on your clinic or office walls to promote your ParkRx program.

PBS News Hour Features Park Prescriptions and VA W.A.R.I.O.R. Program

PBS NewsHour

Learn why doctors are prescribing nature to patients, and how The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in collaboration with the San Francisco Veterans’ Medical Center, support the VA W.A.R.I.O.R. Program which seeks to improve Veterans’ mental health and wellness by prescribing time in nature.

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Healthy Parks Healthy People Bay Area (HPHP Bay Area)

The Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area collaborative (HPHP: Bay Area) was created in 2011 with the goal of improving the well-being of Bay Area residents through the regular use of parks and public lands. This collaborative brought together more than 50 park, health, and community organizations dedicated to building...
Food for the Parks
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Food for the Parks: Case Studies

Food for the Parks: Case Studies of Sustainable Food in America’s Most Treasured Places
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Park Prescriptions

Park Prescription programs are designed in collaboration with public land agencies, health care providers, and community partners to improve individual and community health.
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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area Roadmap & Case Studies

Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area, A Roadmap and Case Study for Regional Collaboration uses the HPHP: Bay Area Collaborative to share lessons with other collaborations looking to link parks and health across the country.
Muir Woods
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Park Prescription Webinar Series

Creating and Strengthening Park Prescription Programs is a three-part webinar series that explores key elements for successful Park Prescription programs.
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Park Prescription Webinar Series Part 3: Implementation & Evaluation

September 16, 2016

Creating and Strengthening Park Prescription Programs is a three-part webinar series that explores key elements for successful Park Prescription programs.