Tag: vets
Illumination! – Along the Green Road Project: Measuring the healing effect of nature on Wounded Warriors
The team at the Green Road Project recently joined together to raise a cup of cheer in an expression of thanks to all who have made the project possible. Anxiously anticipating the spring groundbreaking for the new healing garden space, winter weather did not curtail the celebration as supporters arrived amidst sparkling lights to the…
Veterans Day: Helping Military Service Members Heal Through Nature
The invisible wounds of war that take their toll on our veterans’ mental health are difficult for individuals to work through alone. That’s why James McCormick, owner of Raising Cane Farms in Mason County, WV and a retired veteran who happens to be the chairman of the West Virginia Veterans Coalition, is working to start…
Recommended Reading: Partnerships Along The Green Road Project
A garden has the potential to add more than natural appeal to a space, especially around facilities like Naval Support Activity Bethesda, where the Green Road Project is hoping to provide space for relaxation, meditation and overall healing for those using the facilities. Dr. Fred Foote, adjunct assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University’s Department…
A Holistic Path to Health: An Interview with Dr. Brian Berman
We are taking the opportunity to get to know some of the different team members from our National Awards grantee projects. You can find previous interviews with other team members here. For the brave men and women returning home from serving their country, mental and physical health are top priorities. The Green Road grantee project at…
