Matters of the Mind: How Time Outdoors Improves Our Mental Health

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 12:30 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Large Pavilion, Stewart Park | Ithaca

Family & Children's Service of Ithaca
Publisher/HostFamily & Children's Service of Ithaca
Matters of the Mind: How Time Outdoors Improves Our Mental Health
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Matters of the Mind is the new fall fundraiser for Family & Children's Service of Ithaca -- Talk & Walk at Stewart Park with Don Rakow.
About this Event

Join Family & Children's Service of Ithaca on Saturday September 13 for lunch by Luna's, a talk with Don Rakow (former director of the Cornell Botanical Gardens and a forest therapy guide). After the talk, take a guided sensory walk around Stewart Park, join a seated meditation or explore nature with your kids -- a chance to put into practice what we've just learned!

Don will discuss his work on the importance of time in nature for our mental health as well as some core practices we could all benefit from. This is a family friendly event, so bring your kids and spend the afternoon in Stewart Park with Family & Children's Service of Ithaca!



Please Thank Our Sponsors!
Edward Abelson, Ph.D. -- a long time supporter and volunteer
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Agenda

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch is served! Featuring Luna's Catering Service.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Don Rakow: The Importance of Time in Nature for our Mental Health
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Guided Activities: Sensory Walk, Nature Exploration with Kids, Meditation
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Large Pavilion, Stewart Park, 26 Stewart Park, Ithaca, United States

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