Healthy Parks Healthy People
Healthy Parks Healthy People is a global movement with a holistic approach to promoting parks as a gateway to health. The Cache Creek Conservancy along with its partners are teaming together to bring this movement to Yolo County!
We are working with local health care professionals to prescribe time in nature as a health remedy and creating opportunities for our community members to engage with nature. Through Yolo Healthy Parks Healthy People adults and families affected by dementia have special experiences in nature and much needed respite.
The Yolo Healthy Parks Healthy People project is funded by a grant from Dignity Health Foundation. Read more...
Did you know?
Did you know that nature provides many emotional and physical benefits for humans? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for tips on how nature can help you live a healthier life!
- Natural aromas from wood and plants have calming effects.
- Listening to birdsong and observing animals in nature promote well-being, improve mood and reduce stress.
- Walking through nature improves memory and cognitive function.
- Interacting with a green space increases social interactions which can prevent diseases like dementia.
- A 20 minute nature walk can reduce the need for ADHD and ADD medication in children!
- Frequent exposure to nature reduces anxiety and depression, while promoting a sense of well-being and fulfillment.
Spending time in nature is good for your health, especially your immune system!
A walk at the any of the parks or open spaces listed below exposes visitors to increased biodiversity and natural sights and sounds. These factors can lead to psychological and physical benefits such as increase physical activity, lower blood glucose, vitamin D absorption, relaxation, and sense of awe and vitality which all support immune function. A healthy, functioning immune system results in health outcomes such as decrease in anxiety, depression, diabetes, migraines, and respiratory disease.
Our Impact
Education for Health Care Professionals
Education for Health Care Professionals
Education for Health Care Professionals
Outreach campaign to medical and health care professionals about the physical and mental health benefits of being in nature.
Dementia Family Visits
Education for Health Care Professionals
Education for Health Care Professionals
A series of monthly visits to the Cache Creek Nature Preserve for those living with Dementia (patients, families, caregivers)
Community Outreach and Education
Education for Health Care Professionals
Community Outreach and Education
Social and traditional media outreach about importance of nature to health. More events and opportunities to get outside below!
Parks near You!
Check out the participating parks and green spaces by visiting Park RX America.
View parks in our area by typing in a city name and distance range. Expand the range to see more parks such as Capay Open Space Park in Esparto!
Ask your doctor for a nature script at your next appointment!
Visit Park RX America for all participating parks and natural areas.
Partners of Yolo Healthy Parks Healthy People
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