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Lana Salvador (center) with her fellow healthcare workers in San Francisco.
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Lana Salvador, a respiratory isolation nurse in San Francisco, reflects on the lessons she learned in nature 10 years ago as a LINC intern, and how she still uses those lessons today.
Colored pencils next to a piece of paper titled "Parks at Home: Activity Pack"
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Each activity includes fun facts about animals and people in the park, helping kids connect with nature even when they can’t get outside. So what are you waiting for? Download the free activity pack now and get playing!
Yellow wildflowers on hill at Mori Point
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This year, since we’re all sheltering in place, we invite you to celebrate these milestones from your home or backyard.
A monarch butterfly in nature.
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In times of great uncertainty, reconnecting to nature and grounding yourself in the outdoors can be a calming practice. Here are a couple of suggestions on how to get started.
A teacher connected with her students via video for their trout release.
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A teacher connecting with her students virtually. Young people comforting each other through poetry and photography. Even some hilarious 1-star Yelp reviews can help comfort us all during these times.
Tissue box with recycled paper covering its exterior and made to look like a bobcat in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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You should always respect wildlife from a distance, that's why crafting your own critters from recycled products is one of the best ways to celebrate awesome biodiversity.
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Stuck indoors with wee ones? We’ve got some craft projects that’ll bring the magic of the outdoors inside your home. From coloring book pages to national park-themed craft ideas, we’ve got something for all ages that’ll keep you busy. All you need is a heap of imagination—the directions below are...
Make you own Golden Gate Bridge collage from magazines
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Stuck indoors? Picture the Golden Gate Bridge using snippets from magazines. Follow these instructions to make your own!
Make your own NPS ranger badge at home
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Make your own National Park Service (NPS) Junior Ranger for the park of your choosing. If you need local inspiration, here's our guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Twist ties and butterfly wings
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Make a recycled replica of the federally endangered mission blue butterfly using these steps.