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Choosing The Best Foods For Backyard Birds

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Feeding wild birds can be a popular and rewarding hobby. Such a hobby facilitates a connection with nature and helps to ensure local wildlife gets the sustenance it needs to survive. According to estimates from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, around 50 million Americans engage in bird feeding each year. When feeding birds, it’s […]
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Year Of The Fire Horse

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The Lunar New Year, commonly referred to as the Chinese New Year, highlights Chinese astronomical animals and elements. With 12 signs and five elements, certain combinations only arrive once every 60 years. In 2026, celebrants will recognize the Fire Horse with celebrations that begin on February 17. Chinese astrology assigns a year with one of […]
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Long Island State Parks Celebrate Black History Month

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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the celebration of Black History Month at Long Island State Parks. This month-long celebration highlights some of America’s notable African Americans and their accomplishments through informative displays and programs. 2026 serves as an important milestone in black history as
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Thoughtful Valentine’s Gifts

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Valentine’s Day brightens up the bleakness of the shortest and most wintry month of the year for the northern part of the globe. Businesses and homes are awash in pink and red each February, with heart-shaped decorations and boxes filling up store aisles. Sending heartfelt sentiments is a large part of celebrating Valentine’s Day, and […]
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Game Day Party deas

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Football season has been in full swing for several months, and will soon culminate in the game of all games on Sunday, February 8th— the Super Bowl. Watching the action on the field is exciting, but game day experiences can be enhanced by sharing the festivities with friends or family. Football parties can elevate the […]
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Fresh Air Pays Dividends, Even When It’s Cold

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The great outdoors beckons millions of people each spring, summer, and fall, but far fewer individuals spend as much time outside in winter. However, spending time outdoors can help to improve mood just as much when the mercury drops as it can when temperatures are warm. The United Kingdom-based Mental Health Foundation reports that nature […]