Matters of the Mind: How Time Outdoors Improves Our Mental Health
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 12:30 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Large Pavilion, Stewart Park | Ithaca, NY
About this Event
Join Family & Children's Service of Ithaca on Saturday September 13 for lunch by Luna's, a talk with Don Rakow (former director of the Cornell Botanical Gardens and a forest therapy guide). After the talk, take a guided sensory walk around Stewart Park, join a seated meditation or explore nature with your kids -- a chance to put into practice what we've just learned!
Don will discuss his work on the importance of time in nature for our mental health as well as some core practices we could all benefit from. This is a family friendly event, so bring your kids and spend the afternoon in Stewart Park with Family & Children's Service of Ithaca!
Please Thank Our Sponsors!
Edward Abelson, Ph.D. -- a long time supporter and volunteer
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch is served! Featuring Luna's Catering Service.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Don Rakow: The Importance of Time in Nature for our Mental Health
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Guided Activities: Sensory Walk, Nature Exploration with Kids, Meditation
Where is it happening?
Large Pavilion, Stewart Park, 26 Stewart Park, Ithaca, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52
