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DimitySenior Contributor
Being outside and enjoying green spaces and fresh air feels good and can improve our mental health .I certainly feel better after a nature walk but it's hard to get there.
Maybe we need a virtual space to share information and experiences
Here's a start :
Forest bathing https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-03/could-forest-therapy-pose-a-solution-to-rising-climate-trauma/103644804
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Ha ha @Jynx , yes he is big @Glisten 😊
And that not a half photo of me 🤣😂
@Jynx , yes there is benefits for both places
But this place has a flat yard , I can walk every where as I cant drive
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rav3nSenior Contributor
oops i meant honey bee*** not bumblebee @Dimity 😅 honey bees are common in australia right, unless i've got the wrong bee again?
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DimitySenior Contributor
Yes. lots of honeybees @rav3n . I had some build honeycomb in my compost bin once.
I hear you re accessibility @Shaz51 I don't drive either. Hard decision.
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JynxModerator
@Shaz51 hahaha
Aye true, having everything more accessible is a big factor! Do you get opportunities to get out into nature much?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Jynx , @Dimity
At the moment we don't get much opportunities to get out into nature as much as we like to, but being retired we are hoping and planning to make more opportunities to get away more which will be good for Mr shaz's MH
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DimitySenior Contributor
Do you like camping @Shaz51 ?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
No we like Glamping @Dimity
we would do short day trips
if away for a few days would be in a caravan park units but that would not be all the time as it is expensive and we only get DSP pension
@Jynx
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Wow @Shaz51 Very nice.
I haven't seen a picture of a Spiny Leaf Insect in ages....
Adge
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JynxModerator
Aww yay @Shaz51 here's to looking ahead!!
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AsgardSenior Contributor
Oh wow @Shaz51
Thants a very cool little frog, from memory you are in crocodile country, now that is some interesting fauna to have around you. Maybe I can take a picture of the cockroach in my kitchen, mmmmm sorry froggie beats cockie anyday....................Asgard
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