If you could reduce your stress by 28% — would you do it? According to the American Psychological Association, that’s the average amount of stress that can be reduced by simply getting out in nature.
Nature Rx is a free program that lets participants access the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for free, in order to harness the healing power of nature. The initiative aims to support visitors who may not have access to the gardens due to financial, environmental, or transportation constraints.
Sound simple? It’s because it is. Just two hours a week in nature can improve overall well-being and increase life satisfaction.
When is it?
Nature Rx is offered on select Friday and Saturday mornings. Some of the offerings include:
The school’s campus sits on 83 acres. | Photo provided by Currey Ingram Academy
Preparing students for the future starts with the right foundation. Enter:Currey Ingram Academy.
Located in Nashville, the JK-12 day and boarding school empowers students with learning differences to achieve their fullest potential. With a 100% college acceptance rate, here are just some of the ways students find success:
Small class sizes and individualized learning plans for each student
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Coming Soon
Oil & Gas Building Hotel. A new boutique hotel is planned to open inside Downtown Fort Worth’s historic Oil & Gas Building. Owner OGFW LLC has filed plans for a 14-story hotel that will include a rooftop restaurant and bar, a spa, and a pool. It may just be our next staycation destination.(Fort Worth Report)
Trending
After Atoka the “Peace Dog” underwent surgery this week, the Fort Worth monks who are walking to DC to promote peace and kindness have reached 1.2 million followers on Facebook. They regularly blog about their journey and post updates. You can follow along with them too. (Fox News)
Listen
We’re loving the latest album from International Steinway Artist and Fort Worthian Danny Wright. Last week, he released “Piano Moments: The 70s.” Listen to classical renditions of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Always On My Mind.” Listen now on Spotify.
Cause
This weekend, Keeper of The Game’s second annual RP11 Strikes and Scholarships fundraiser took place at Main Event in Frisco. Members of the Texas Rangers were there to sign baseball bats and player cards. WFAA’s Sean Giggy served as emcee.
Sports
How are the Dallas Cowboys going to fix their defense next season? Are they getting aggressive with trading? The local experts ask themselves this, and more, on the latest episode of Locked On Cowboys. Get the scoop.
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Who thinks I should try out Nature Rx? I just looked at this list of upcoming events at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and now I’m even more excited. I think the thing I’m most intrigued by is the opening of the Baker Martin Family Garden — which is the first major expansion to happen in the garden’s 20-year master plan. That’s pretty big.
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