Earlier this year in June, guest columnist Nick Boehm, a member of the staff at Community Reach Center, had a most interesting topic connecting mood and emotion with the peacefulness of the outdoors. As Boehm suggested in his writing, "there are plenty of studies indicating that engaging in outdoor activities can reduce feelings of depression, anger and tension. The key is to focus all of your senses on the sounds, smells and sights of your surroundings."
Since Boehm has defined the "diagnosis" for many of our maladies, let me offer the "prescription," which does not require a personal health insurance claim form, a question of Medicare qualifications or an unreasonable co-pay.
The "prescription" is the vast 15,000-acre Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (RMANWR), a close drive from your home. You will find hundreds of plant species, nearly that many bird types, crawling critters, dozens of four-legged mammals and a growing herd of bison, all residing among the quiet standing timber, sagebrush prairie, small flowing streams and fish-filled ponds, all eager to boost your mood.
Coming in August at the RMANWR, located at 6550 Gateway Road near Rapids Soccer Stadium, will be a wide variety of family-friendly programs for all ages: Aug. 14, 9-11 a.m., wildlife viewing tours; Aug. 13, Summer Hike-N-Bird for novice birders; Kids Fishing Clinic Aug. 20; and on Aug. 21, Amazing Antlers in the Velvet tour to see buck deer in their habitat.
In addition, the sixth annual refuge amateur photo contest will invite amateur photographers to submit their photos no later than Sept. 24. All photos will be on display throughout October and November at the Visitors Center. The top three winners will have their photos made into postcards and sold at Nature's Nest Books and Gifts, at the Visitors Center.
Anglers are reminder the current fishing season allows fishing at lakes Mary and Ladora on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 9 with a nominal $3 fee.
Clear your head, boost your mood, set your GPS on the RMANWR and go outdoors! Call 303-289-0930 for required reservations and additional information.
Earlier this year in June, guest columnist Nick Boehm, a member of the staff at Community Reach Center, had a most interesting topic connecting mood and emotion with the peacefulness of the outdoors. As Boehm suggested in his writing, "there are plenty of studies indicating that engaging in outdoor activities can reduce feelings of depression, anger and tension. The key is to focus all of your senses on the sounds, smells and sights of your surroundings."
Since Boehm has defined the "diagnosis" for many of our maladies, let me offer the "prescription," which does not require a personal health insurance claim form, a question of Medicare qualifications or an unreasonable co-pay.
The "prescription" is the vast 15,000-acre Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (RMANWR), a close drive from your home. You will find hundreds of plant species, nearly that many bird types, crawling critters, dozens of four-legged mammals and a growing herd of bison, all residing among the quiet standing timber, sagebrush prairie, small flowing streams and fish-filled ponds, all eager to boost your mood.
Coming in August at the RMANWR, located at 6550 Gateway Road near Rapids Soccer Stadium, will be a wide variety of family-friendly programs for all ages: Aug. 14, 9-11 a.m., wildlife viewing tours; Aug. 13, Summer Hike-N-Bird for novice birders; Kids Fishing Clinic Aug. 20; and on Aug. 21, Amazing Antlers in the Velvet tour to see buck deer in their habitat.
In addition, the sixth annual refuge amateur photo contest will invite amateur photographers to submit their photos no later than Sept. 24. All photos will be on display throughout October and November at the Visitors Center. The top three winners will have their photos made into postcards and sold at Nature's Nest Books and Gifts, at the Visitors Center.
Anglers are reminder the current fishing season allows fishing at lakes Mary and Ladora on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 9 with a nominal $3 fee.
Clear your head, boost your mood, set your GPS on the RMANWR and go outdoors! Call 303-289-0930 for required reservations and additional information.
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