06/18/2023
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We are in the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. (Yes, summer isn’t officially here until June 21 but this is South Florida!) If your summer so far is more crazy and less lazy, then perhaps you need to take a ‘nature break’. According to www.mentalfloss.com, that feeling of bliss that washes over you when you “get away from it all” isn’t just in your head. Spending time in nature is scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, help you find clarity, and rejuvenate your mind and body. Shaking away that stress is as easy as taking a walk through the woods, exploring a wetland by kayak or watching a great egret hunt for food amid purple pickerelweed flowers. Visit your local Palm Beach County natural area for a taste of Mother Nature's peace and beauty. With more than 31,000 acres of protected lands throughout the county, there is sure to be a natural area near you. Check out pbcnaturalareas.com to view an interactive map detailing Palm Beach County's natural areas and their public use facilities and trail systems. Then head outdoors and soak up all that good nature!
