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  1. Google Blog: Take an interactive journey through America’s national parks. “As we honor the National Park Service’s 110th birthday and celebrate National Park Week, we’re launching a new interactive hub bringing historic heritage and 60 of the nation’s protected natural wonders together under one digital roof. You can explore more than 150 curated exhibitions, 30 virtual tours, and over […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/21/google-blog-take-an-interactive-journey-through-americas-national-parks/
  2. Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces

    By Elena, Sep 23, 2025

    "Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.

    "#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."

    Learn more:
    simplegardeningideas.com/creat

    #SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces

  3. New York Groove: Take inspiration from ‘70s New Yorkers and get really into trees this spring. “In 1976, a group of volunteers and block associations got together, taught themselves how to prune branches and fertilize tree beds, and told the city they would take over maintaining their local street trees…. That effort grew into the organization Trees New York, and its signature Citizen […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/06/new-york-groove-take-inspiration-from-70s-new-yorkers-and-get-really-into-trees-this-spring/