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Sustainability can be tied to whole wellness for the individual, a shared community, and our environment. This program series honors the legacy of board member Bob Kibler, who seeks to share his lived experience to help others find inspiration and healing through nature.
The monthly 2026 program series is generously sponsored by our local health system, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Each program visits a nature-based place in Bedford County.
Partner for 'garden therapy' volunteer opportunities and ride-share hub spot from Lynchburg ahead of each program.
When available, we provide participants with relevant materials or take-home gifts that supplement the wellness topic of the month. Thank you to our partners with help sourcing quality items for the programs.
Pierce Street Gateway as a ride-share hub spot from the Lynchburg area, departing at 10:15am. *Series SPONSORED by Centra in 2026*
Wednesday 3/25 at 11am - Wellness in Nature - March Brain & Cognitive Health at Wharton Garden and Bedford Central Library
Wednesday 4/22 at 11am - Wellness in Nature - EARTH DAY Green Yoga Trail Hike Physical & Environmental Health and NatureRx concepts at Claytor Nature Center
Wednesday 5/20 at 11am - Wellness in Nature - Social Health at Bedford Area Family YMCA learning about how their permaculture garden enriches their youth programs
Wednesday 6/24 at 6pm - Wellness in Nature - Spiritual Health at Peaksville Place exploring Sounds & Silence with a meditation from Center for Earth Based Healing
More planning in progress!