@InstituteatGG

A program of @parks4all, we reimagine parks as catalysts for social change, making them more vibrant, relevant, & valuable for everyone.

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instituteatgoldengate.org
Joined October 2009
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Check out the new @outsidemagazine article where the Institute and other #ParkPrescription leaders talk about the "exploding" #ParkRx movement. @parks4all @_healthyparks @ChildrenNature @ParkRxAmerica @UCSFBenioffOAK @EBRPD @SHIFTjh @aboutKP outsideonline.com/2393660/as…
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Navigating colic, postpartum depression, the health benefits of nature, and a growing ParkRx movement. Read the full story by Emily Stifler Wolfe here: sierraclub.org/sierra/my-pos… #ParkRx @Sierra_Magazine

My Postpartum Brain on Nature

A mother navigates colic, postpartum depression, fly-fishing, and solace

sierraclub.org
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Watch last night’s @NewsHour highlighting @parks4all and the SF VA Medical Center’s collaboration on the VA W.A.R.I.O.R. program which seeks to improve Veterans’ mental health and wellness by prescribing time in nature. ow.ly/44UI50vOg6v #ParkPrescriptions #ParkRx
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The National #ParkRx movement continues to grow! Check out the latest article in Glamour. ow.ly/PzKc50v10Dv #parkprescriptions #nature #health #stress #SHINE #WalkwithaDoc

Doctors Are Prescribing Nature to Improve Your Health

Spending time in nature as a treatment for everything from chronic stress to hypertension is gaining steam among mainstream docs. Can taking a walk in the park really cure all ills?

glamour.com
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National ParkRx@NatlParkRx3 Jul 2019
Want to learn more about the history of the Park Prescription movement? Check out this article published in the Journal of Leisure Research that takes a critical look at the history and current state of the movement. bit.ly/2Lz1ReH #ParkRX #ParkPrescriptions #health
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Do you spend 2 hours a week outside? A new study suggests 120 minutes a week is all you need to receive the #health benefits of nature! @nytimes @UCSFBenioffOAK #ParkRx #parkprescriptions #greenspaces nytimes.com/2019/06/13/healt…
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Need your #nature fix? Get a #ParkRx refill! Read how @InstituteatGG started the #ParkPrescription movement and how time in nature can improve #health while helping people make deeper connections “with themselves, with others and with the planet.” almanacnews.com/news/2019/05…

For stressed-out families, local doctors are prescribing a new fix: public parks

It's no secret that getting outdoors is good for people. Bay Area health officials have been at the heart of a growing movement that encourages families and individuals to enjoy time in nature.

almanacnews.com
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Trust for Public Land
@tpl_org24 Apr 2019
This #EarthMonth help us create greener cities and learn more about how #10MinWalk is making easy access to parks a reality. 10minutewalk.org/
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World Urban Parks@WUParks29 Apr 2019
#WorldParksWeek has numerous events taking place all over the world! From April 27th to May 4th check out all World Parks Week has to offer! buff.ly/2VqsbNr Thank you to our collaborative partners! @LondonNPC @natureforall @IUCN
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National ParkRx@NatlParkRx3 Apr 2019
#NationalParkRxDay is April 28th! Get ready to celebrate a day of #ParkPrescriptions across the country. Register your event at ParkRx.org/national-parkrx-d…, and if you need help getting an event started, check out the National ParkRx Day Toolkit. #parkrx PC: Kirk Wrench, NPS
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Sierra Club
@SierraClub25 Apr 2019
In the span of a decade, the number of studies indicating that time spent in natural surroundings–whether groomed urban parks or unruly wilderness landscapes–can improve people's well-being has increased from dozens to hundreds. sc.org/2ZAUVCb (via @sierra_magazine)
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Outdoor Afro@OutdoorAfro17 Apr 2019
This year Outdoor Afro is celebrating our 10th anniversary! We will be celebrating all year, so please join us in nature at an event near you! 10 years down, a lifetime to go! #OutdoorAfro #RepresentationMatters #DiversifytheOutdoors
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"For the greatest payoff, you should spend 20 to 30 minutes at least three times a week sitting or walking in a place that provides you with a sense of #nature...This approach could offer a free and natural #stressrelieving remedy..." consumer.healthday.com/menta…
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Amazing discussions of Nature, Health, and Equity at #HealthyParksHealthyPeople 2019 Forum : @InstituteatGG #ParkRx
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Get ready to celebrate National Park Week from April 20 to 28! Parks across the country will host a variety of special programs & events. To kick off National Park Week, all entrance fees are waived on Saturday, April 20! nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrat… #FindYourPark #NationalParkWeek
Circular graphic for National Park Week 2019 showing trees and mountains.

ALT Circular graphic for National Park Week 2019 showing trees and mountains.

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Another link between #greenspace and good health! Learn more from the research of @Illinois_Alma showing how forest and shrub cover can lead to "'$6 billion in reduced Medicare spending every year nationally...'" #parkrx earth.com/news/trees-greensp…

Areas with more trees and greenspace spend less money on Medicare costs

A new study from the University of Illinois has found that areas with more trees and greenspace spend less money Medicare costs.

earth.com
Environmental cleanup is trending! See how #trashtag challenged people to clean their #parks, creating "one of those rare social media movements that actually translated to real, instant change on the ground," even if just for bragging rights.ow.ly/9Czw50nwYqj via @CityLab

The Viral Hashtag That's Getting People to Clean Up Garbage

A social media challenge had people across the globe cleaning up beaches, parks, rivers—and urging their friends to get in on the action.

bloomberg.com
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Trust for Public Land
@tpl_org13 Mar 2019
To effectively address climate change, access to parks should be a major component of the Green New Deal. That’s one reason why over 220 mayors across the country have signed onto ensuring everyone has a quality park within a 10-minute walk from home: ow.ly/u45o30o2500
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"Landscape architects have a strong role in promoting inclusion of services and amenities for the homeless in urban parks." thefield.asla.org/2019/03/07…
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Trust issues? #Urban design elements like #greenspaces can create social links that improve our #wellbeing and give us a greater trust of strangers. edgy.app/green-spaces-study
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