Nature Rx: A Health and Wellness Walking Series with Land Bank

||| BY SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

Join the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank every third Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.July through September to spend time on Land Bank trails with local health professionals. This free event is a pilot program to promote health and well-being through physical activity, health education and social connection.

Time schedule:

• July 18, 2024: Dr. Steven Hoang, DO, PeaceHealth | Zylstra Lake Conservation Area, San Juan Island
• 15 August 2024: Mandy Gullah ND, LMT, Living Medical Arts | Mount Grant Preserve, San Juan Island
• 19 September 2024: Andrea Jakus Wight, MPT, PeaceHealth | Redtail Trail in John O. Linde Community Park, San Juan Island

Highlights of the event:

• Walks included: Enjoy easy to moderate walks of 1.5-5 km with frequent breaks and a slow to moderate pace to fully enjoy your surroundings.
• Health discussions: Each event begins with a brief discussion on a relevant health topic by a local health care provider.
• Social connection: Walk at your own pace and distance of choice while chatting to your island neighbors – you might even make a new friend or two!

Additional Information:

• Registration: Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated. Email Tanja Williamson at [email protected] or call 360-370-7655.
• What to bring: We recommend bringing a water bottle and all the necessary snacks for a pleasant walk.
• Weather: In case of bad weather, the events will be cancelled. Registered participants will be notified by email.

For more information, visit sjclandbank.org/events or contact Tanja at [email protected] or 360-370-7655.

About the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is funded by a 1% property tax paid by property purchasers at the time of contract. It acquires and preserves lands in the County that have ecological, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historical, scenic or low-intensity recreational value. The Land Bank’s office is located at 328 Caines Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about the Conservation Land Bank of San Juan County, visit www.sjclandbank.org.