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PArk prescription (Parx) day at scanlon creek

Celebrate the powerful connection between nature, human health, and well-being!

This program is now Full. To be added to our waiting list, contact education@LSRCA.on.ca. 

Join us for a special one-day event celebrating the powerful connection between nature, human health and well-being!

About the Event:

Park Prescription (PaRx) Day offers local community members and their families an exciting opportunity to explore the beautiful Scanlon Creek Conservation Area while learning about the innovative Park Prescription Program. This program highlights the numerous health benefits of spending time in nature.

Details:

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Scanlon Creek Conservation Area

Cost: Free

Ages: All ages welcome

Highlights:

  • Hear from Dr. Jacob Zamora, local physician and endocrinologist, on the positive health impacts from spending time in nature
  • Already a PaRx patient? Fill your prescription at our event!
  • Get in your daily steps on a guided hike through Scanlon’s forests and meadows
  • Tap into your creative side through nature journalling or art activities
  • Use binoculars to see some of the amazing birds found at Scanlon Creek
  • Watch the pages comes alive as you enjoy a Story Walk while travelling down one of our beautiful trails. 
  • Access to the Discovery Play Garden for children’s nature-based play and learning

Important Information:

  • This event is free and open to all ages. Total number of participants is capped at 100, so register early!
  • Registration opens Thursday September 5, 2024 at 9am
  • Registration closes Thursday October 3, 2024 at noon, or once maximum registrations received.
  • This is an entirely outdoor event. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Guided hiking distance is approximately 1-2 km. Hikes are best suited to people in moderate physical condition. Re-useable water bottles and supportive footwear with rugged soles are strongly recommended. 
  • This program is open to children, youth, adults, and seniors of all ages.
  • Rain date October 6, 2024.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with nature and learn about its positive impact on your health and well-being. Join us and fill your Park Prescription (PaRx) at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area this fall!

For more information, contact education@LSRCA.on.ca. 

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