PLENTY magazine Spring 2022 | Page 42

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Nature , the great outdoors , wilderness , rivers , oceans , your yard , a park , or even a rooftop deck — whatever you want to call it or wherever you are — are places that offer immense value to us , sometimes not realized until a particular experience brings it out . This experience can be by choice or accidental , or in the case of the pandemic , be both a necessity and a privilege .
Bretton Woods Recreation Center is a mindful provider of nature-oriented programs , and I see the impact they have on families , schools , and community groups every day . While the world is in constant discussion of how the pandemic is negatively affecting us , BWRC is pursuing the positive and finding new ways to foster , respect , and use all that nature provides through personal and shared experiences .
The natural world has not changed in what it offers us , but we have never relied on it more for relief than during this pandemic . At Bretton Woods , we encourage individuals and groups to choose their own special adventures . This seems to help break down inhibitions and provide a greater connection to their experience , more control of their surroundings , and more confidence in taking on new things in the future .
Whether they choose ziplines or swinging through the trees , tubing or paddle boarding along the river , learning how to survive in the wilderness or simply making the perfect s ’ more , it is always a pleasure to witness someone demonstrating newfound strength , bravery , or compassion for their