GP RED COLLABORATES WITH SHIFT

GP RED Collaborates with SHIFT on a Summary White Paper
about Toolkits for Improving Access to Nature

GP RED enjoys an alliance in support of the annual SHIFT conference. Proceedings from a panel workshop at the SHIFT 2019 conference on toolkits for improving access to nature have been compiled. This paper highlights the methods used during the workshop, along with findings and suggested next steps related to engagement, access, and implementation of tools for improving public access to nature. These were suggested and prioritized by 34 knowledgeable professionals who work as practitioners, researchers, and professionals in the realm of providing quality of life and preventive health services for communities. Next steps will include having deeper discussions at the SHIFT Fall 2020 Healthy by Nature Conference (October 14-16 in Jackson Hole, WY), and the GP RED 2020 National Think Tank (November 18-20 in Raleigh, NC).  For more information on how to participate in these conversations, see the SHIFT and GP RED websites and join us! 

Click here to read the Summary White Paper.

Pueblo Plug in to Nature Project

GP RED partnered with Design Concepts, Tapis Associates, and Place Matters to develop the Pueblo Plug in to Nature project, which engaged low income middle school students and families in Pueblo, Colorado to evaluate opportunities and challenges to accessing nature and the outdoors.

To read the full report, click here.