Ecohealth
Date: Wednesday April 28, 2021
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Online (webinar)
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. 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 Everyday Walks Into a Bit of Forest Therapy – Ben Porchuk, Executive Director, Global Institute of Forest Therapy
Lake Ontario Evenings are free and open to the public.