
Get Outside This Summer!

Depending on where you live, you may or may not be experiencing spring weather! We created a few different activities that you and your family may want to explore this spring. It includes gardening, experimenting, and immersing yourself in nature.
What happens when you bring nature indoors? This infographic summarizes some of positive effects on people.
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