March Sunshine, Warmer Temperatures And Some Wood Frogs At Community Park.
It’s hard to believe it has been over three months since my last hike in the Community Park near my home in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. I last hiked here on November 28. There are only a few days until Spring arrives, so it looks like I survived another Winter here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It was a mild one but still way too cold, snowy and dark for me. I am not a fan of Winters…
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Orangevale Oasis: Enjoying Playtime and Picnics at Community Park, CA
Situated in the heart of California, Orangevale Oasis is a community park that seamlessly combines invigorating playtime with tranquil picnic spots.
This green haven not only encourages a sense of belonging but also nurtures community spirit amidst its lush expanses.
More than just an outdoor space, the park serves as a dynamic hub for community engagement.
It proudly offers a variety of amenities catering to diverse interests, from well-equipped playgrounds for the young at heart to peaceful picnic areas for those seeking a serene retreat.
This guide aims to provide a comprehensive and captivating overview of the park's offerings, inviting you to partake in the collective joy and unity that defines Orangevale Oasis.
Discovering Orangevale Oasis' Facilities
Orangevale Oasis presents an assortment of amenities carefully designed to enhance the overall visitor experience. The modern and safe playgrounds provide an engaging environment for children, while the picnic areas offer serene outdoor settings for families and friends to gather. The extensive walking trails, adorned with trees, provide a refreshing experience for nature enthusiasts. Sports fields catering to various sports such as soccer, baseball, and rugby create a platform for healthy community competition. Collectively, these facilities contribute to fostering a sense of belonging, promoting physical wellness, and nurturing community spirit.
A Guide to Picnic Spots and Play Areas
While reveling in the natural beauty of Orangevale Oasis, visitors can take advantage of the numerous designated picnic spots and play areas strategically scattered across the park. Each picnic area is equipped with tables and grills, ideal for family barbecues or tranquil lunches surrounded by nature.
For children, the park features several engaging play areas with safe, modern equipment to ensure a day filled with fun.
The park's expansive open spaces encourage recreational activities, fostering social interaction and community building. The thoughtful park layout ensures that every visitor, regardless of age or interest, can find a spot to relax, play, or simply enjoy the serene environment.
Orangevale Oasis genuinely offers a sense of belonging and enjoyment for everyone.
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Why doesn't the justice league know about Amity Park?
Okay so it's been a bit sonce I watched the show but one of the things in DpxDC is the anti-ecto acts, which I love, but correct me if I'm wrong, I THINK ??? they only show up in reality trip? SO:
What if Danny, when using the gauntlet to undo everything, also got rid of the Anti-Ecto acts? but this is babys first time editing reality so he uh
Fucks Up A Lil'.
As a result when Danny used the reality gauntlet to wipe the AEA from existence he accidentally wiped Amity Park from perception.
A big 'nothing matters over here' jedi mind trick, and now no ones looking at Amity.
So, the Justice League actually WERE looking into and monitoring the situation in Amity, but when the perception filter closed them off, all of that suddenly went ignored.
This is noticed when someone (Alfred, Dick, Tim, literally anyone) realises theres just. A BIG dusty pile of case files semi abandoned somewhere in the cave when going through a (time period)ly cave cleaning.
They put it down because it's Not Important.
They come back to finish the cleaning the next day and do the exact same thing, but there's nothing to actually distract them this time and it pings as weird. Because why would case files be not important? They are by definition important, because only things flagged as important go into case files.
They try to get someone else to read it, because as long as they don't read the information in the file, they don't put it down.
That person goes to read it, gets a line in and then says something like 'that isn't important' and goes to leave. Person A pushes it and person B ALSO catches on.
Que the Batfam trying to figure out hey, what the fuck actually?
Meanwhile, how is Amity fairing? Canon compliant everything's going alright? Or have knock on effects to No One Look Here started to show?
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"Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo has a lot to celebrate.
The park, which celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 31 of 2023, also shared an exciting conservation milestone: 2023 was the first year without any elephant poaching detected.
“We didn’t detect any elephants killed in the Park this year, a first for the Park since [we] began collecting data. This success comes after nearly a decade of concerted efforts to protect forest elephants from armed poaching in the Park,” Ben Evans, the Park’s management unit director, said in a press release.
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park was developed by the government of Congo in 1993 to maintain biodiversity conservation in the region, and since 2014, has been cared for through a public-private partnership between Congo’s Ministry of Forest Economy and the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Pictured: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. Photo courtesy of Scott Ramsay/Wildlife Conservation Society
Evans credits the ongoing collaboration with this milestone, as the MEF and WCS have helped address escalating threats to wildlife in the region.
This specifically includes investments in the ranger force, which has increased training and self-defense capabilities, making the force more effective in upholding the law — and the rights of humans and animals.
“Thanks to the strengthening of our anti-poaching teams and new communication technologies, we have been able to reduce poaching considerably,” Max Mviri, a park warden for the Congolese government, said in a video for the Park’s anniversary.
“Today, we have more than 90 eco-guards, all of whom have received extensive training and undergo refresher courses,” Mviri continued. “What makes a difference is that 90% of our eco-guards come from villages close to the Park. This gives them extra motivation, as they are protecting their forest.”
As other threats such as logging and road infrastructure development impact the area’s wildlife, the Park’s partnerships with local communities and Indigenous populations in the neighboring villages of Bomassa and Makao are increasingly vital.
“We’ve seen great changes, great progress. We’ve seen the abundance of elephants, large mammals in the village,” Gabriel Mobolambi, chief of Bomassa village, said in the same video. “And also on our side, we benefit from conservation.”
Coinciding with the Park’s anniversary is the roll-out of a tourism-focused website, aiming to generate 15% of its revenue from visitors, which contributes significantly to the local economy...
Nouabalé-Ndoki also recently became the world’s first certified Gorilla Friendly National Park, ensuring best practices are in place for all gorilla-related operations, from tourism to research.
But gorillas and elephants — of which there are over 2,000 and 3,000, respectively — aren’t the only species visitors can admire in the 4,334-square-kilometer protected area.
The Park is also home to large populations of mammals such as chimpanzees and bongos, as well as a diverse range of reptiles, birds, and insects. For the flora fans, Nouabalé-Ndoki also boasts a century-old mahogany tree, and a massive forest of large-diameter trees.
Beyond the beauty of the Park, these tourism opportunities pave the way for major developments for local communities.
“The Park has created long-term jobs, which are rare in the region, and has brought substantial benefits to neighboring communities. Tourism is also emerging as a promising avenue for economic growth,” Mobolambi, the chief of Bomassa village, said in a press release.
The Park and its partners also work to provide education, health centers, agricultural opportunities, and access to clean water, as well, helping to create a safe environment for the people who share the land with these protected animals.
In fact, the Makao and Bomassa health centers receive up to 250 patients a month, and Nouabalé-Ndoki provides continuous access to primary education for nearly 300 students in neighboring villages.
It is this intersectional approach that maintains a mutual respect between humans and wildlife and encourages the investment in conservation programs, which lead to successes like 2023’s poaching-free milestone...
Evans, of the Park’s management, added in the anniversary video: “Thanks to the trust that has been built up between all those involved in conservation, we know that Nouabalé-Ndoki will remain a crucial refuge for wildlife for the generations to come.”"
-via Good Good Good, February 15, 2024
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Late November At Community Park In Luzerne County
I returned to another one of my “go to” hikes on Friday, the Community Park located only a mile or so from my home in Hazle Township Luzerne County. It was “Black Friday” so I wanted to get my hiking in early so I could head to the Malls and do my Christmas shopping, Just kidding, just kidding, I hate Malls and shopping and wouldn’t go anywhere near one on crazy “Black Friday”. I did want to…
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