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I've been able to enjoy walking through Descanso Gardens every weekend. This really helped me improve my health and gave me something to do instead of just sitting around at home. I was also able to se a lot of flowers as well as local animals that lived there.

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During the pandemic I got to enjoy the spring flowers in my garden. My mom loves native plants so every spring they explode in bloom. There are so many pollinators, birds, and lizards that live in or visit our little native island

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Planting a vegetable garden has been an anti-stress hobby that i have picked on. I grew onions, cucumbers and other veggies.

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Going on walks and hikes with my dog has been my way to reduce stress during these weird times.

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On days where the waves are small, you can notice all the aquatic life; from sea lions, dolphins, schools of fish, leopard sharks, skates and stingrays.

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Living in Southern California I wasn’t able to appreciate the privilege of living near many beautiful beaches until the pandemic hit. Being able to visit one that only takes 5 mins to drive to is so convenient. Seeing the sunset and hearing the sound of waves while overlooking the serene waters brings me tranquility. Which is something we all need during a great challenge we face.

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Hiking through my local state park has been a great stress reducer and has been the highlight of my day throughout the pandemic.

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Over the pandemic, I got into birdwatching and bird photography. I also conducted bird surveys twice a week at sunrise and it was beautiful to just get out while the birds are most active! I found an even greater passion for nature and I became super excited about finding migratory birds. I spotted a hooded warbler in Thousand Oaks in the spring - then I discovered that they are super rare in the southwest during migration!

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The natural environment has enhanced my life during the pandemic in a lot of ways. I was able to go camping more often than I ever have in my life, and I also would frequently go on walks around my neighborhood. The natural environment definitely helped to serve as a break from the various stresses of life during the pandemic.

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During the pandemic I found that I enjoy hiking! I don't hike as often now but before I'd go to 2-3 different trails per week. Being outside really helped relieve my body pains. Nature really is the best medicine!

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During the pandemic I found that I enjoy hiking! I don't hike as often now but before I'd go to 2-3 different trails per week. Being outside really helped relieve my body pains. Nature really is the best medicine!

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I've been able to discover new hiking areas that have made for great new memories during the pandemic. There have been waterfalls and caves that I've enjoyed and i even recently went to Sequoia national park and enjoyed the big tall trees.

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I really enjoy taking hikes through nature and going to the beach. The pandemic allowed me to do this more often.

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I have been participating in more beach clean ups. They are usually in the morning and I always have a good day.

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Since the pandemic started I've started doing morning walks. I really enjoy them because it's cooler in the morning and I can see coyotes scavenging about. In addition it in a sense gets rid of my stress for the day because I walk out while listening to music and enjoying the scenery.

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When I am feeling overwhelmed if I take some time to go outside to hike or go to the beach it is a nice reminder as to why I wanted to get a ESRM degree. It is relaxing and reassuring and a nice reminder of the bigger picture since this last year I feel like I have been stuck on my computer and not in real labs or class room setting like I planned

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My family recently adopted a new pitbull puppy named Bruce, we like to take him to the beach and we discovered that he loves doing zoomies and playing in the water. Spending time with Bruce and getting his energy out either at the beach or the local dog park helps us stay active and appreciate the outdoors, as well as connect with people at the dog park who share the same love that we do for our furry friends.

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The pandemic actually made it possible for me to travel to different states and to be able to go camping more often.

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Being in nature helps clear my mind from this stressful life.

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The natural environment
outside helps ease my anxiety, and I enjoy walking my dogs and working out outside.

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I recently traveled up north to San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Big Sur. It was invigorating and sort of a restore button for my headspace and energy levels. It was much needed, and breathtaking overall. Definitely a must see!

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I really enjoy going for walks in the night, it helps me clear my mind as well as improving my well-being. It does makes me think about life.

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I spent a lot of time bird watching the local crows and ravens. I found small lizards to show my niece and nephew.

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During the pandemic, I  was able to go to the beach and destress from work and school. Throughout this time I was able to appreciate and connect with nature.

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nature has provided me a comforting escape out and away from the house during the pandemic

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Nature has always been a large part of my life, all of my activities and interests revolve around the outdoors. I spend a lot of my time riding mountain bikes in the summer, so the mountains have been an important outdoor area for me. So through the pandemic I am able to stay active and keep fresh air in my lungs.

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I had the flexibility to go on picnics, beaches, and gardens with my time. This helped with stress/anxiety and gave me peace of mind!

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During the pandemic I was able to go out and enjoy nature by hiking and camping, which helps reduce my stress greatly.  

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During the pandemic I was able to go out and enjoy nature by hiking and camping, which helps reduce my stress greatly.  

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The stress-relieving powers of the natural environment

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The stress-relieving powers of the natural environment

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I find my mind at ease when I am able to escape to the mountains. Nature has a way to pull me completely in the moment where I tend to forget about annoyances/inconveniences of everyday life.

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I felt the skies were so  close to me while driving through the Topanga hills after a while.

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I felt the skies were so  close to me while driving through the Topanga hills after a while.

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being out in nature has allowed me to reduce some stress by being able to go out for a hike or a run to clear my mind.

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Seeing how covid affected the pollution in loss Angeles are very eye opening. It felt clean for the couple months that everyone was in lockdown. Blessing and a curse?

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I enjoy going outside because it helps to reduce my stress and I get to relax which helps me to concentrate better in everything I do.

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I was allowed to take hikes, and take walks on the beach during the pandemic. It helped me see that though the world was a bit different, we could focus on things that we had not been able to enjoy before as we were to focused on the screen in front of us .

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Learning that conservation can be balanced with human activities. Protecting the Snowy Plover AND tourism!

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I go on hikes and love the natural world. recently i went to northwestern sierras for 4 days and it was amazing.

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I have been able to sit outside and sketch, walk, and recently spent part of an internship outside. It has been a nice way to help with my stress.

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I went on so many walks, more than I ever have. It helped me step away from the stress of the world and get my mind off of my worries.

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Going on hikes with my friends helped me get away from overthinking to just be in the moment and being in awe of nature.

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Hiking and experiencing natural spaces during the pandemic has given me a way to stay active while gyms are closed and has been a great way for me to clear my head and destress!

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I really enjoyed paying close attention to the trees in my backyard. It was fun to watch the leaves grow in the spring and fall off in the fall.

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I was fortunate enough to join Dr. Fairfax and a few other students in beaver research this summer and even got to go to a dammed beaver area of the Salinas river a few weeks ago. It was great seeing first hand how they improve our landscapes.

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I was able to relax by going on walks at my neighborhood garden

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It motivates me to stay healthy, take care of my body, and workout (especially outdoors) as I will climb Mt. Whitney this upcoming summer! (Also this is a pic from Santa Rosa Island)

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The birds in the morning in Altadena are so cute and social. A sparrow built a nest in my tree house and I was blessed to follow the hatching process. In contrast, a family of morning doves were poached by a hawk living near by so it was interesting to see the circle of life all within my backyard.

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During the height of the pandemic, the beach was my escape. Enjoying the waves calmed my worries. I was able to exercise there as well which was much needed. The sunsets also gave me a reminder of beauty and that tomorrow will always bring something better!

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Hearing all the nature sounds relaxes me and helps me concentrate on work, read a book or simply destress.

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I've been able to enjoy time outside with my pets. Its been a great way to get some fresh air and away from my computer.

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Going to the beach has always given me a place to relax and enjoy some spare time.

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After gyms had closed down, I moved my daily workouts to the local park. I now enjoy it better than the gym and look forward to early mornings among the trees and animals.

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I've greatly enjoyed going on hikes with my dog

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I am able to go outside in between my zoom calls and walk or exercise. Being able to go outside if I would like during my classes has been nice as well.

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I was able to take tons of hikes.

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Being out in nature reduces my stress levels since I'm able to get fresh air and listen to the birds

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Being out in nature reduces my stress levels since I'm able to get fresh air and listen to the birds

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I was able to go outside and garden instead of being stuck inside, I've also being going to the beach a lot and the mountains