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Check back regularly for new activities you can do on your own or with your family!

Nature Journal

Forest Bingo

Acorn Target Practice

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If you have enjoyed these activities, please consider visiting the Donate tab and making a small donation to  Rensselaer Youth Outdoors.

Resources

Hiking

There are lots of publicly owned lands that are open for hiking and recreation.  A comprehensive list with links can be found on the Conserved Lands of the website of our partner, the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance.

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Make sure to practice regular trail safety on all hikes.  Tell someone where you are going.  Always check the weather before going out, and dress appropriately.  Wear long pants and tuck them into socks to protect against ticks.  Bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen and bugspray, and perform regular tick checks.

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Some children enjoy puddle jumping on the Moose Trail at the Poestenkill Community Forest.​

Mental Health

Now more than ever it is important to take the time to be aware of your mental health and perform self care.  Isolation and social disruption increase levels of stress, and we need to find ways to cope.  Use the resources below to support your mental health during this crisis.

Active Minds: Mental Health Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

Centers for Disease Control: Stress and Coping Guide

Mental Health America

National Alliance on Mental Health

New York State Office of Mental Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Mental Health Page

School Mental Health Resource and Training Center

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

World Health Organization: Healthy at Home

Or enjoy a game of Wellness Bingo from the Mental Health Association of New York State

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