July 18, 2016 by Angela

The Healing Power of Animals

July 17, 2015

This month, participants have been discussing community integration opportunities and strategies for exploring new interests. Clients planned and prepared for an outing to the Marin Humane Society’s “Compassion Corner” volunteer event where they enjoyed an afternoon of socializing with companion animals including dogs, kittens, rabbits, and even rats!

The outing provided an opportunity for participants to experience the healing power of animals in a safe environment, and the animals in turn benefit from receiving extra attention and socialization. Many new friendships were formed and great times were had by all!

July 18, 2016 by Angela

New Additions in the Garden

Schurig Center garden photo

June 19, 2015

Our hand railing has gone from bare and grey to being covered in elaborate yarn designs, thanks to the handiwork and vision of one of our participants. The yarn has been carefully selected for its texture and color to accent the flowers and foliage of the garden. We have also watched on in anticipation as a new insect habitat has been erected. This project was inspired by similar habitats that our Marin Master Gardeners saw in England. We have been tossing around names for this new insect habitat, what do you think…Bug Hotel, Bug Hub, Habitat for Bug-manity?

July 18, 2016 by Angela

Garden Updates

June 12, 2015

We continue to be inspired by the nature art that is being created in the BINBA therapeutic garden. It is lovely to watch it evolve on a daily basis and to see the participants spending more time in the garden in this hands on way. This week the fabric fence weaving has continued to emerge and grow with colorful designs. We now have rock sculptures, which were put together with considerable collaboration. The participants carefully set and balanced the stones. Adding to this beauty is a Zen succulent garden which was created start to finish by the particpants, who built the box and planted the succulents with great care.