B.Healthy Barry County

B.Healthy Barry County Barry County community initiative working to create semi permanent and permanent changes to the environment to make the healthy choice the easy choice.

Please join us for our Wednesday Winter Wellness Walk tomorrow morning at 10am at the Thornapple Plaza. We walk about 2...
02/10/2026

Please join us for our Wednesday Winter Wellness Walk tomorrow morning at 10am at the Thornapple Plaza. We walk about 2 miles and it takes about 1 hour and we promise... you'll feel great afterwards!

02/05/2026

You probably think we’re just wild about winter… and you’d be right! ❄️😜

Come out and play with us at PCCI’s Winter Festival on Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 - 6:00 pm for a FREE, family friendly afternoon packed with winter fun.

Think hiking, ice mining, winter crafts, scavenger hunts, board games, movies, and plenty of time to enjoy the season together. We’ll also have chili, cornbread, and cookies for sale to keep everyone warm and happy.

Curious about honey? Our Executive Director, Virginia Bolshakova will be offering a brief introduction to Honey Sensory Analysis, giving you a taste of how honey connects land, flavor, and stewardship.

A HUGE thank you to our generous sponsor, Commercial Bank , for making this event free and open to all. 💚

Bundle up, bring your people, and celebrate winter the PCCI way — outdoors, together, and full of joy.

We welcomed some new friends for this morning’s Winter Wellness Hike! It was a great morning and we enjoyed some milder ...
02/04/2026

We welcomed some new friends for this morning’s Winter Wellness Hike! It was a great morning and we enjoyed some milder temperatures ❄️

WEDNESDAYS are made for WALKING! Please join us tomorrow morning at 10am for our Winter Wellness Walk. We will meet a...
02/03/2026

WEDNESDAYS are made for WALKING!

Please join us tomorrow morning at 10am for our Winter Wellness Walk. We will meet at the Thornapple Plaza a a 2+ mile round-trip to Bliss Park.

01/29/2026

Snow and Cold will be the weather for the Hike!
To be prepared for the cold and snow, The Hike Committee is recommending some ideas to make your experience enjoyable.
*Dress according to the weather: hats, neck gaiters, hand and feet warmers, foot gaiters to keep snow out
Of your Boots, layering your clothing. Remember you sweat in Winter, cotton is NOT A GOOD IDEA!
*CND guided hikes can be in all types of weather, use your own judgment to attend.
*Hiking in snow uses more energy, if you normally hike 3 miles, maybe only 1 ½ miles in deeper snow.
*Water and sunblock (on Winter day hikes) are still needed, just like in warmer months.
*Not all parking areas are plowed in the Winter, plan accordingly.
*Ice Cleats or Trax are recommended. They are not very expensive. There can be hidden ice under the snow,
slips and falls are common without them. The sun and usage of the trail can add to the accumulation of ice.
*Hiking Poles are especially useful in distributing your weight and maintaining your helpful balance to prevent falls

We had a great Winter Wellness Walk this morning! Come join us on Wednesdays through March! See information in comment...
01/28/2026

We had a great Winter Wellness Walk this morning! Come join us on Wednesdays through March! See information in comments

Snow? What snow? Eight of us braved the winter weather for a lively walk from the plaza to Bliss Park (& back) ❄️
01/21/2026

Snow? What snow?

Eight of us braved the winter weather for a lively walk from the plaza to Bliss Park (& back) ❄️

BIG NEWS! Our Winter Wellness Walks will now continue on Wednesdays through the end of March! Walkers meet at the Plaza...
01/20/2026

BIG NEWS! Our Winter Wellness Walks will now continue on Wednesdays through the end of March! Walkers meet at the Plaza at 10am for an approximately 2 mile hike. Join the fun! Use QR code to register or click on registration link in comments.

Twelve “Winter Warriors” braved the elements this morning and enjoyed a brisk 2.3 mile walk along the Hastings Riverwalk...
01/14/2026

Twelve “Winter Warriors” braved the elements this morning and enjoyed a brisk 2.3 mile walk along the Hastings Riverwalk/Paul Henry Thornapple Trail from the Thornapple Plaza to Industrial Drive. We would love to have you join us next Wednesday at 10am!

Our first Winter Wellness Walk was a success, with almost a dozen participants completing a 2-mile round-trip walk from ...
01/07/2026

Our first Winter Wellness Walk was a success, with almost a dozen participants completing a 2-mile round-trip walk from Thornapple Plaza to Bliss Park.

Join us next week as we walk from the plaza to Industrial Drive and back. New walkers are always welcome—registration is encouraged but not required. Link in comments.

Attention Walkers! ❄️We’re excited to have over a dozen people already signed up for our Wednesday Winter Wellness Walks...
01/06/2026

Attention Walkers! ❄️

We’re excited to have over a dozen people already signed up for our Wednesday Winter Wellness Walks— and yes, a little relieved it doesn’t start today! 😄

Walkers will head out from Thornapple Plaza right at 10:00 a.m. Tomorrow’s route takes us east to Bliss Park and back for about a 2-mile stroll. Restrooms are available at the Hastings Library and City Hall, but just a heads-up that there are no winter restroom options at the Plaza or Bliss Park.

Bundle up, lace up, and get ready for some fresh air and fun! Feel free to drop in or sign up to make sure you get email updates: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7xNUApQ-wvQB0h0aSNRzRCnl4FmRQjIL8EchOGnF5-OrkDA/viewform?usp=header

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Activate Barry County

We are taking part in the global movement that has improved health and well-being for entire communities and cities. This new way of thinking and working will enhance the places we live, work, learn, and play in Barry County.

Barry Community Foundation, along with local leaders, is working with Blue Zones to Activate Barry County to make it a healthier place to live, work, grow up, and grow old.

Get involved and stay in touch!