5th Local Living Lab in Prešov Self-Governing Region

On February 11, 2025, the Prešov Self-Governing Region hosted a Local Living Lab meeting for the GREENHEALTH project. Discussions focused on the potential development of Poloniny National Park  as a destination for health and wellness tourism, incorporating forest therapy and nature retreats. Each partner in the region—Poloniny National Park, the Center for Support of Natural Tourism and Development of the Poloniny Destination, Forest bathing NGO - the Aevis Foundation, Northeast of Slovakia - Regional Tourism Organisation (KOCR), Bardejov Spa, Kotva Ulič Community center, and Social Services Home – „Home in Poloniny“ — shared their initiatives related to the theme of integrating health and nature.

Participants found inspiration in examples of best practices from other collaborating regions. These included topics such as making protected areas accessible for visitors with disabilities, developing sensory gardens, embracing "slow tourism," and more.