NATURE CENTERS FOR HUMAN ANIMAL INTERACTION, LLC
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA

is aligned with the mission of the Human Animal Life Foundation (HALF) which focuses on interactions of humans with animals in a natural environment for the benefit of both. which administer a therapeutic medium to support the behavioral wellness of children, adults and families. The facilities provide a nature-based environment on dozens of acres, with fields, groves and ponds, for people to interact with many different animals including many breeds of equine, horses, ponies, donkeys, as well as goats, cows, pigs, llamas, alpacas, birds, cats, dogs and various wildlife. The methodologies used begin with basics, to teach each person how to properly interact with animals, how to provide proper care for animals, as well as the environment, which develops real life skills focusing on empathy, trust and nurturing. Being in the nature-centered environment also teaches about conservation and sustainability, farming, work ethic and responsibility. These teachings advocate a natural progression of positive behaviors from people who are in turn taught to apply what they have learned to their own relationships with others, and just as importantly, to themselves as building blocks to self-esteem, self-worth, self-discipline, and self-respect.