People are using this time to connect with nature like never before!
One of the best ways to keep ourselves healthy is to spend time being active in nature. Research continues to show that getting outside and taking in the fresh air can help reduce stress, alleviate depression, and allow people to reflect, relax, and reset - while keeping their bodies healthy physically! There is no better time to appreciate all that nature provides us.
We recognize that during this time, many preserve visitors are new to the trails and may not be familiar with natural area guidelines. Along with health precautions, including social distancing, please follow these basic rules if you visit a preserve at any time.
Basic Rules to Follow
- Do not feed, disturb, touch, or remove wildlife.
- Carry out everything you carry into the preserve to keep the trails clean. Throw away any trash at home.
- Do not pick any plants, including wildflowers.
- Stay on marked trails only.
- Don’t climb on rocks or walk through fields - you are stepping on someone’s home!
- Pets are not allowed.
- Fires, fireworks, and smoking are prohibited.
- Do not remove or vandalize preserve facilities.
- Hunting, fishing, and trapping are not allowed.
- Possession or use of firearms, pellet guns, paintball guns, bows, or slingshots is prohibited.
- Unmanned aerial systems or drones are not allowed.