Montgomery Parks and EveryMind will host a mental health awareness event at Germantown Town Center Urban Park on Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is part of Mental Health Awareness Month to focus on increasing understanding and well-being through fun outdoor activities. Attendees can participate in free classes such as dance yoga and laugh yoga, designed to relieve stress and promote emotional well-being.
Other activities planned for the day include a pet adoption pop-up event, a nature scavenger hunt, crafts and a letter-writing exercise to spread kindness to others. Additionally, Germantown Town Center Urban Park offers open lawn areas for recreation, loop walking trails, and attractive wetlands that create a natural habitat for wildlife.
EveryMind is a nonprofit that provides mental health services in Washington D.C. and Maryland.
“EveryMind is delighted to join Montgomery Parks for the With Parks in Mind event,” said Jennifer Grinnell, director of mental health education at EveryMind, in a press release. “This partnership underscores our dedication to supporting our neighbors’ mental well-being through the healing power of nature. Join us in celebrating community and wellness.”
The park is located at 19840 Century Boulevard in Germantown.
