Global Harvest Foods Highlights the Benefits of Bird Watching and Feeding in Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
SEATTLE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- No excursions. No lugging heavy equipment. No prior experience required. This Mental Health Awareness Month, Global Harvest Foods is making the case that one of the simplest wellness habits in America is already waiting in your backyard — and all it takes to start is a wild bird feeder and quality bird seed.
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