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Resources

Plant-Based Nutrition:

Plant Based Juniors
Doctor Yami
Nutrition Facts- Dr. Greger
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Mindfulness and Getting Out in Nature:

1,000 Hours Outside- Matching Screen Time with Green Time
U.S. National Park Service

Local Resources for Southwest Michigan

Art Centers, Mindfulness:

Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park- Stargazing
Krasl Art Center
Box Factory for the Arts
Howard Performing Arts Center- at Andrews University

Walking in the marsh at Sarett Nature Center

Hiking Trails, Nature Centers, Aquatic Fitness, Beaches, Parks, Winter Sports:

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (17 public land preserves!)
Berrien County Parks (7 local parks, hiking, beaches, nature centers)
Sarett Nature Center
Cross Country Skiing Sites
Grand Mere State Park
Warren Dunes State Park
Southwest Michigan Water Trails
Third Coast Paddling (Kayaks & Stand-Up Paddle Boards)
Fernwood Botanical Garden
Benton Charter Township Parks
Lincoln Charter Township Parks (Splash Pad!)
St. Joseph City Parks and Rec (Splash Pad!)
New Buffalo Township Parks (Splash Pad!)
Village of Baroda Parks
Randall Park in Coloma (wooden play structure)
Kal-Haven Trail

Play Cafes:

The Little Things Play Cafe- St. Joseph
Mezanmi Play Cafe- Vicksburg

Athletic Facilities:

Best Gyms/Clubs for Children and Families:

AYSO Soccer
The Citadel Dance & Music Center
YMCA of Greater Michiana
Power in Motion
The Woods Fitness Park (outdoor fitness)
Fusion Dance Studio

Mostly for Adults, may have some Kids/Teen options:

Planet Fitness Benton Harbor
Renaissance Athletic Club
Maddog 5/1
Anytime Fitness
CrossFit Tides