Loess Hills, Less Stress: Talking Nature's Healing Power with Theresa Kruid of the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

What makes the Loess Hills one of the most unique landscapes in Iowa, and how can spending time outdoors benefit your health? In this episode of Sustainable Steps, Tami and Jake sit down with Theresa Kruid, Education Director for Woodbury County Conservation and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. Theresa shares how the Nature Center connects people of all ages with nature through educational programs, hiking trails, wildlife encounters, and community events. In this episode, we'll learn: Lush, Local Loess: Why the Loess Hills are a unique and important natural resource. Natural Stress Relief: How spending time outdoors can improve well-being. Nature's Classroom: How families can connect with nature through local parks, programs, and events. To learn more about Woodbury County Conservation and the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, visit woodburyparks.org. To learn more about Goodwill of the Great Plains and the job training and placement programs offered by the organization, visit goodwillgreatplains.org. The Sustainable Steps podcast is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gilchrist Foundation.