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Daily Dose: Tread Lightly

April 07, 2020
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Here’s today’s dose of nature connection ideas!

FLASH CONNECTION: Earth Vibrations
Since human activity has lessened, seismologists have discovered that the earth’s vibrations have too. Try treading a little lighter today by running your necessary errand on bike or foot.

ADVENTURE: Connect the Trees
Find a tree and stand at the base. Look in a direction to another tree and then walk to that tree. Stand at the base, look in a direction, find another tree and walk there. Continue for as long as you like and let the trees determine your adventure today.

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