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“Our parks and trails are more important than ever to our physical and mental well-being. To ensure these treasured outdoor spaces stay open, please take the #ParksPledge to keep parks and trails safe for everyone, and urge your family and friends to do the same. Take the pledge here. I pledge to:– Avoid crowded areas – if … Continue reading Take the Challenge
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Relaxing Body Scan Focus on the sensations in your body. Starting at your toes, slowly move your way up tot your head, focusing on how each part of your body feels in this moment.
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The “14 Days of Mindfulness” series is designed to be done anywhere near nature. From within the forest to a window looking out at a patch of blue sky. Take a few minutes each day to center yourself and connect to the natural world around you. Mindfulness practice doesn’t need to be done in the … Continue reading 14 Days of Mindfulness
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Challenge 14: Go cloud watching! Take out an easy cloud ID chart from NASA and see what’s gliding by. Think you’ve got the hang of it? Make it a daily contribution to science using the Globe Observer app! Links below: See Chart Here Download App Here
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Challenge 13: Create a minibeast palace! You can create a habitat for tiny creatures in your neighborhood using sticks and leaves and even small logs. Check out this tip sheet from the Woodland Trust for pointers.
Read MoreReinstein Woods response to COVID-19
At Reinstein Woods, our primary concern is the safety and health of our visitors, volunteers and staff. To limit the potential spread of the Corona virus, the Education Center and bathroom building are closed until at least April 15. If you need to contact us, please leave a message at (716) 683-5959, or email reinsteinwoods@dec.ny.gov. … Continue reading Reinstein Woods response to COVID-19
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Challenge 12: It’s Mammal Monday! Find as many mammal species as you can! Now that spring has arrived, we are not just limited to seeing animals that are active through the winter. How many mammal species can you find in your neighborhood? Please comment what you find!
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Challenge 11: Find a bug! It may still be chilly out there, but insects are already emerging all around us. Ladybugs may start to become restless, stoneflies can be found crawling on rocks near streams, and even butterflies can be spotted on a sunny day!
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Challenge 10: Create a mud face! Use mud to make the shape of a face on the ground or on a tree trunk. Use leaves, pebbles, twigs, seeds and more to add eyes, nose, hair, and ears. See more at Tree Tools For Schools.
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These warm spring days have buds about to burst. Some of the early flowers such as coltsfoot and crocuses are blooming. Moss and lichen are very vibrant right now. Waterfowl migrants such as pied-billed grebes have returned. Watch them dive in search of crayfish, aquatic insects and fish. Canada geese have separated out into pairs … Continue reading Nature Sightings
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