Nature is Best
Kids and families in Brantford are invited to participate in the free Healthy Kids Nature is Best Summer Passport program. The program runs in July and August 2023 and encourages children and their families and friends to get outside, be active and explore the outdoor experiences in Brantford for the chance to win cool prizes.
Activities include exploring the beautiful trails, playing in a splash pad, visiting local playgrounds, and much more. Kids can participate in as many activities as they want towards completing the passport. The full list of activities can be found by downloading the printable passport.
Participants are invited to share photos while completing the activities on social media using Hashtag #natureisbest for the chance to win prizes!
| Passport Activity | Description | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Bike/Hike the amazing trails along the Grand River | Plan a special route and walk or peddle your way to health along the scenic Grand River. For a complete listing of trails visit www.brantford.ca/Trails | |
| Hike the Franklin Grobb Memorial Forest | Explore this beautiful nature area that you can access along Hunter Way in West Brant | |
| Do The Oxbow Float | Take a 14 km float ride but end up less than 1 km from where you started - Cockshutt Bridge to Newport Road This activity will take approximately 3 to 5 hours | |
| Take a splash pad Tour - Pick a hot day, pack a towel and some snacks and GO!! |
Visit all area Splash Pads:
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| Family picnic party in the park | Pack a picnic, frisbee, swim suit and towel and enjoy Mohawk Park and Sprinklemania Splash Pad | |
| Play an outdoor game of ping pong | Walter Gretzky Park, 379 Blackburn Drive | |
| Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks | 301 Mohawk Street. Try downloading the App “Driftscape” and take a tour of the grounds | |
| Explore a new playground | Anderson Road Park, 70 Anderson Drive | |
| Explore a new playground | Central Park, 143 George Street | |
| Explore a new playground | Devereux Park, 401 Wellington Street | |
| Explore a new playground | Dufferin Park, 164 St.Paul Avenue | |
| Explore a new playground | Grandwoodlands Park, 20 Baxter Street | |
| Explore a new playground | Hillcrest Park, 11 Sandy Row | |
| Explore a new playground | Mohawk Park, 51 Lynnwood Drive | |
| Explore a new playground | Pace Park, 66 Pace Avenue | |
| Explore a new playground | Parsons Park, 160 Ontario Street | |
| Explore a new playground | Pleasant Ridge Park, 20 Elderwood Avenue | |
| Explore a new playground | Recreation Park, 258 Nelson Street | |
| Explore a new playground | Silverbridge Park, 75 Dante Crescent | |
| Explore a new playground | Spring Buck Park, 59 Spring Street | |
| Experience the excitement at the Rotary Bike Park | Rotary Centennial Waterworks Park, 400 Grand River Avenue. You can even try getting there on bicycle from the trail system. | |
| Read a book among the flowers under the gazebo | Lorne Park, 15 Colborne Street West | |
| Glenhyrst Gardens, 20 Ava Road | Sketch/Paint a picture, learn about three (3) new tree species then visit the patio at the Tea House. Don’t forget to look for the labels on the trees. | |
| Play Pickleball | Play pickleball on the new outdoor courts at Lions Park, 20 Edge Street and Dufferin Park, 164 St.Paul Avenue |
Printable Nature is Best Passport
Download your free printable Nature is Best Passport
Benefits of being in nature
There are many benefits of being in nature including the following.
- Improve quality of sleep
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Encourages creativity
- Increases cognitive, coping and problem solving skills
- Increases social skills
- If keeps you youthful
- You feel happier
- Improved concentration
- You absorb Vitamin D better
- Strengthens your immune system
- It brightens your mood
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