04/06/2026
Investing time in protecting and improving green spaces is an investment in community mental health as well! Join The Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti this weekend to prepare space in Riverside Park for a wet meadow.
-Green space exposure involves immersion in any space that is “green” – forests, fields, or other natural spaces
-Practicing a type of green spaces exposure—forest bathing—may result in reduced cortisol levels, thereby reducing stress
-Developing and maintaining green spaces in cities could effectively promote city residents’ mental wellbeing
-Spending just a bit more time a week in an outdoor green space can improve and support overall population health
-Nearby green spaces represent a flexible and cost-effective mental health resource that is accessible to countless communities.
https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer-professional/case-green-space-cost-effective
Volunteer Opportunity! Join Washtenaw County Water Resources, the Huron River Watershed Council, and the Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti (MANY) Eco Survival Support program in preparing for the installation of a wet meadow in Riverside Park. Wet meadows are an important native plant community that help manage stormwater.
On Saturday, April 11 we'll be marking the site and spreading wood chips to
prepare for fall planting. We'll meet at 10am at the south side of
Riverside Park, near Michigan Ave. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for dirty
work!
Date: Saturday April 11tth
Time: 10 am to noon
Location: Riverside Park, near the staircase that goes to the Riverside Art Center
Google Map Spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tzyukRDAjhstWqpJ9
To participate, sign up here: https://bit.ly/41idrjS (This is optional but can help us know how many to anticipate and we will be able to communicate any changes and future work days.)
