Have you ever noticed how much better you feel after a walk in nature? Time in greenspaces not only improves our mental well-being, it has also been linked to a decreased incidence of health issues such as respiratory and heart conditions.
Come learn about the growing evidence of the benefits of healthy ecosystems on human health and well-being. You will discover the basics of eco-health, the science behind it, and even get a chance to practice it.
Presentations
Ecohealth in Ontario
– Pegeen Walsh, Executive Director, Ontario Public Health Association
Ecohealth: Past and Present
– Dr. Karen Morrison, Adjunct Professor, York University
Turning Every Day Walks Into a Bit of Forest Therapy
– Ben Porchuk, Executive Director, Global Institute of Forest Therapy
Lake Ontario Evenings are a speaker series hosted by the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan. Events are free and open to the public.