Joe Dale and Lesa Berec: Combining Wellbeing and Conservation: The South Shore Footpath

This presentation explores the startling health benefits of being in nature and the remarkable connection between human health and our willingness to protect
nature.

Learn about how health suffers when people rarely get outside into natural
settings, the latest research on the mental, physical, and social benefits of being in nature, and how doctors are responding as they increasingly recognize the benefits of time outdoors.

Also learn how connecting people to nature for their health is one of the most
effective ways to build public support for planet-friendly policies.

Finally, learn SSJI’s vision for the South Shore Footpath, a public outdoor space
where wellbeing and nature conservation go hand in hand. The project is already
sparking conversations about health, recreation, and conservation in the County. Join the conversation!

Joe Dale has been volunteering with SSJI since 2021 and currently helps out on
the SSJI Footpath project. Joe loves all things outdoors from gardening to
wilderness canoeing. He is also an avid hiker.

Lesa Berec works with the Footpath Project on community outreach, helping to
increase awareness of the project and its benefits for both conservation and
community health.

Free event. Everyone is welcome