“I enjoy walking outside and admiring nature, the parks, the flowers. Walking is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes as it helps lower my blood sugar levels and boosts my energy throughout the day.”

– Maria E. Vargas, 75 years, Gonzales resident

“Here are two reasons why I like the park. One, you can get fresh air and exercise. Two, you can take nature walks and it’s free!”

– Ella C. 12 years old, Salinas Resident

“As a physician, I’m very concerned with the increased number of children with pre-diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety and addiction to social media. Research suggests that these children can benefit significantly from outdoor education programs to combat health problems. This is even more important for my patients, farmworker families in east Salinas, who have decreased access to the outdoors.”

– Dr. Pedro Moreno, Family Physician