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Building a Wellness Practice in Nature
2026-09-12 11:00:00
2026-09-12 12:00:00
America/Denver
Building a Wellness Practice in Nature
Join DUG as they dive into the research on how spending time in the garden can reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a sense of purpose and belonging while providing practical tools and ideas.
APL Central Library - Central Quiet Study Room
Saturday, September 12
11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Central Library
Central Quiet Study RoomJoin DUG as they dive into the research on how spending time in the garden can reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a sense of purpose and belonging while providing practical tools and ideas.
Our sensory-focused class will dive into the research on how spending time in the garden can reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a sense of purpose and belonging while providing practical tools, ideas, and design strategies for adding sensory and medicinal plants into your environment.
DUG Presenter, Lisken Hays (she/her) passion is rooted in connecting gardening and food through the lens of community building, health and overall wellness. She is a nationally board-certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) with a MS in Holistic Nutrition, focusing professionally on Lifestyle Medicine. Lisken is a long-time DUG volunteer, gardener in several community gardens, and has completed the Community Composter program. She is currently participating in DUG’s Therapeutic Garden Program.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Older Adults | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness | General Interest |
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The Central Library is located near the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Chambers Boulevard on the Aurora Municipal Campus.
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