Posted in BC Healthy Communities Newsletter - January 2012:
In September 2011, 200 delegates (including 27 youth) gathered in Vancouver for theHealthy by Nature forum. This interdisciplinary forum focused on the physical & mental health benefits of time spent in nature through initiating dialogues, awareness building, partnership development, and action planning. The Healthy by Nature gathering was a collaborative effort led by numerous partners including BC Healthy Communities.
You can now read the full report detailing the whole forum. The report includes presentation highlights of keynote speakers Gil Penalosa and WIlliam Bird and interesting outcomes of the panel discussions and sector workshops. It’s a great read for health practitioners, community & urban planners, and anyone who is interested in the critical links between human health, well being and nature.
