Month: May 2021
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The Best Outdoor Workouts
Hiking Minnewaska State Park was definitely a challenge and an excellent workout. The views reminded me of the Grand Canyon. My preference is to walk or hike. But there are many other activities to get your heart pumping! https://www.newtown-ct.gov. Source for the Newtown Hikers. Biking is good for your heart and muscles. Cycling is easy…
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Go Native, a Garden Story
There’s nothing more pleasing than discovering a wild, sun drenched meadow on one of my planned hikes. I’m always amazed at the natural pattern of repeated growth produced over and over again. Native plants live in balance with the ecosystem. Observing natures timely propagation always fills me with excitement. I wait with muted anticipation to…
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Nature Therapy-Healthy Tips
Nature benefits physical health, psychological well being, cognitive ability and social cohesion. HEALTH BENEFITS IN SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS During the pandemic, more adults living in the Northeast reported increasing time spent in nature or outdoors. People who spent just two hours a week outdoors in forests, parks or other green spaces reported higher health and…
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Invasive Plants-Avoid
An invasive plant is a species non-native to the ecosystem. Whether accidental or intentional, they will cause harm to the environment, economy and/or human health. Invasive plants grow rapidly and spread quickly. They have few diseases and are difficult to control. Once invasive plants are established they are extremely difficult to get rid of. Cutting,…
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CT Waterways-Recreation
Spanning 110 miles from east to west and 70 miles from north to south, Connecticut is far from America’s biggest state. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in its beauty. CT is home to over 3,000 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs making it an ideal vacation destination, especially during the warm summer months.…