Springwater Conservation Area
The Springwater Forest is the most popular with three main trails to discover covering eight kilometres...
There are more than 300 Conservation Areas across Ontario waiting to be explored. Plan your visit and #StepIntoNature #Healthy Hikes!
Angela Coleman, Conservation Ontario’s general manager, celebrated the relaunch of the Mood Walks Program on May 22. Mood Walks is a provincewide initiative promoting physical activity in nature, or “green exercise,” to improve physical and mental health. Conservation Ontario is thrilled to ...partner on this initiative alongside the Canadian Mental Health Association – ON Division and Hike Ontario. #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes 🌳🚶♂️
INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Engaging in outdoor activities such as biking, hiking or walking in nature can promote physical exercise, which is known to positively affect mental health by releasing endorphins and improving overall well-being. 🚵♀️
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ENHANCED COGNITIVE FUNCTION: Studies have found that exposure to nature can improve cognitive function, including attention, memory, and creativity, leading to better mental clarity and focus.
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IMPROVED MOOD: Being in natural environments can boost serotonin levels, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, which can enhance mood and promote feelings of happiness and well-being.
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IMPROVED MOOD: Being in natural environments can boost serotonin levels, the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, which can enhance mood and promote feelings of happiness and well-being. 📍Find a Conservation Area https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/ #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes ...#MentalHealthWeek
STRESS REDUCTION: Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, the stress hormone, leading to decreased feelings of anxiety and tension.
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