OCEAN COUNTY – The County’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Veterans Services are encouraging veterans to get back to nature through a new program.
Four programs, one each season will kick off the new project. Representatives from the Ocean County Department of Veterans Services will be available to assist and provide information on resources.
The first round of programs begins on April 15 and will include introduction to stand up paddle boarding, bird watching, photography 101 and basic kayaking. Information on each program can be found in the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Spring program guide, which is currently available online at oceancountyparks.org.
There is a $5 cost for each program and; veterans will need to provide a military ID for registration and may bring one non-veteran guest. To register for the program, residents can access the program registration form at tinyurl.com/22hcyjpw.
Completed forms can be mailed or dropped off in person to Jakes Branch County Park (110 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood), Wells Mills County Park (905 Route 532, Waretown) or the Ocean County Parks Administration Building (1198 Bandon Road, Toms River). Those in need of assistance can call 732-506-9090.
“We often hear that spending quality time outdoors has positive effects on our general health and wellbeing,” Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace said. Arace serves as liaison to both the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Veterans Services.
The Veterans in Nature Program will benefit veterans as “research shows that veterans particularly benefit from outdoor activities that can supplement treatment for disabilities and injuries, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” Arace added.
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