Natural Lands - The Magazine of Natural Lands Fall/Winter 2019, Issue 155 | Page 4

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just what the doctor ordered.
We all know walking is good for the body and nature is good for the soul.
Combine the two and you get the Prescribe-A-Trail program, started in 2016 by
the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The program brings together Main Line Health
practitioners, community members, and our region’s expansive trail system—
including those winding through Natural Lands’ preserves. During brisk walks
medical professionals share information on a variety of health topics, like sun
exposure, arthritis, and cardiovascular health. W