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Outdoor Elements - November 7th, 2020
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Getting outside and enjoying nature isn’t as easy for everyone, and we found a garden in Marquette Park in Gary, Indiana that was transformed to be more accessible. Zully Alvardo designed the park and shares with us why it is important to be inclusive in your design and some of the features that help with that.
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- Zully Alvarado
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What is a Dark Sky Park and why is that classification important? We caught up with Robert Parrish to find out how a park recently became recognized as a dark sky park, why it matters, and what the benefits are for those can experience it.
For more information check out https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Lawless-International-Dark-Sky-Park-Michigan-Dark-Sky-Preserve-100718778383663/?view_public_for=100718778383663
Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park
15122 Monkey Run Street
Jones, MI 49061Guests
- Robert ParrishInternational Dark-Sky Association Advocate
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There’s an area on the south Side of South Bend that use to be a real dump. No really. A landfill that has now been reclaimed and is a great place for birders. We’ll find out how the reclamation process happened, and why it’s history as a landfill means it needs to be maintained in a certain way. And this all adds up to being a great place for birders.
http://www.sjcparks.org/DocumentCenter/View/27716/Crone-Restoration-Area-Master-Plan-Map-2019-2023
Guests
- Michaele KlingermanInterpreter St Joseph County Parks
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