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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
This month NCH2 is promoting getting outside and engaging with nature for mental health awareness and to #CultivateWellbeing. Check out our calendar of daily tips and tools to get outside, click here to take a look. Continue to visit this page throughout May for more events, resources, and information about May as Mental Health Month and NCH2's Tools2ThriveOutside campaign. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for bi-weekly tips on #Tools2ThriveOutside and daily tips on getting outdoors during the month of May. All can be found using the handle @nch2network Don't forget to tag us in your pictures using your #Tools2ThriveOutside using any of the hashtags below. NCH2 Hashtags for May is Mental Health Month #NCH2, #Tools2ThriveOutside, #Take5toThrive, #Tools2Thrive |
Upcoming Events
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Spring Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, May 22th Time: Fri, May 28 CDT Location: Penny Road Pond (view web map) Click here to learn more. Sponsored by Citizens for Conservation, get to know nearby nature with Barrington area naturalist Wendy Paulson. All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing. Registration required: Call Hilary Lane at 312-450-8206 or hlane@paulsonoffice.com to register. Bring you binoculars. Penny Road PondEast Penny Rd, west of Old Sutton Rd Barrington Hills, IL 60010 (view web map) |
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Spring Evening Wildflower Walk
Date: Fri, May 28 Time: 6 pm Location: Sand Ridge Nature Center (view web map) Join us for an evening hike as we appreciate the many beautiful wildflowers that bloom during this time of year. All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Sand Ridge at 708-868-0606 or email at sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov. Click here to learn more |
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Dan Ryan Woods Yoga
Date: Wed, Jun 2 Time: 9:30 am Location: Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion (view web map) Enjoy basic yoga stretches and breathing at Dan Ryan Woods. This is for all levels. Focus, breathe, stretch! Grab your mat and a block or pillow. Don’t forget to bring your water! This program is brought to you in partnership with GiGi Tonye’ Arts & Fitness. Please bring your own yoga mat. All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register here Click here to learn more |
Resources
https://mhanational.org/ - add info
https://recoveryinternational.org/ - add info
https://recoveryinternational.org/ - add info
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WholeHealthED Resources Here you can find reference materials and articles on aspects of K-12-based whole health learning that contribute to mitigation of the impact of ACEs and stress and bolster mental health. Click here to learn more |
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"Power Your Mind" with Useful Tools for Coping
These pocket Zines are short lessons from Power Your Mind: Tools to Build Resilience, a new self-help mental health workbook for teens and young adults. This introduction to the Recovery Method helps you take control of situations that may cause you symptoms. Print your own Zine with tools for coping. Click here to learn more |
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Searching for Spring Plants in Illinois
A Short YouTube Video Watch here This is what happens when a plant lover checks out spring plants after spending too much time inside...If you can handle the enthusiasm, watch our latest vlog to join Lea for a spring nature walk. Be sure to get outside regularly to see the new growth and enjoy the health benefits of nature! Learn more about The Conservation Foundation and the Conservation@Home program at www.theconservationfoundation.org |
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New Nature Journal! (one you write yourself)
A new joint project of The Conservation Foundation and Recovery International combines cognitive-behavioral mental health tools with images of nature from northern Illinois parks. Find relief during these stressful times with a walk in the woods, thoughtful and calming tools, and journaling or doodling! Released in time for May, Mental Health Awareness Month, the 88-page journal is a handy size for carrying on a hike. Home-bound readers can enjoy full-color photos of inspiring scenery and close-ups of flowers and butterflies. Order your copy today from Amazon - Click here to be taken to the Amazon listing |
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Spring Woodland Wildflower Walk
A Short YouTube Video Watch here Join Nancy, Jim, and Lea (off camera) for a walk through the woodlands in Kendall County, IL! There are so many great spring ephemeral wildflowers native to our area. Get outside to enjoy them before they are gone! Learn more about The Conservation Foundation and the Conservation@Home program at www.theconservationfoundation.org |
More Programs and Resources from Our Partners
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
Website: fpdcc.com Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpdcc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPDCC/ |
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The Conservation Foundation
Website: www.theconservationfoundation.org Social Media: Facebook: TheConservationFoundation Instagram: TCFHeron Twitter: TCFHeron The Conservation Foundation/Best Places for Nature Rx Website: https://www.theconservationfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Best-Places-for-Nature-Rx-Updated-7.10.19.pdf Description: TCF rated the top 10 hikes in parks and forest preserves in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties. This PDF has a list of the sites and a brief description |
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Forest Immersion
Website: www.forestimmersion.com Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/forestimmersion/ Find Events at www.forestimmersion.com |
Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
Website: www.csh.umn.edu/
Social Media: Facebook/instagram: UMN_CSH Twitter: umncsh
Website: www.csh.umn.edu/
Social Media: Facebook/instagram: UMN_CSH Twitter: umncsh
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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
Website: https://www.brushwoodcenter.org/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/BrushwoodCenter |
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