Nature as Healer: Activating Parks for Mental Wellbeing and Physical Activity
In 2025, Cass County collaborated with Deep Portage Learning Center and Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats to create a publicly accessible mindfulness walking trail that promotes physical activity, reduces stress, and normalizes emotional health. Together, they transformed natural space into a powerful tool for mental wellbeing by incorporating thoughtfully placed signage that guides visitors through simple mindfulness and emotional regulation practices—making wellbeing accessible to all ages. Join us to learn how this team built strong cross-sector partnerships, designed low-cost, high-impact mindfulness experiences, and leveraged local assets and funding to support implementation in their community. The presentation is being done through MN Thrives and the Mental Wellbeing and Resilience Learning Community.
Please register to attend via: Nature as Healer: Activating Parks for Mental Wellbeing and Physical Activity registration – Webex