is identified as “cigar shaped”) and even get so detailed as to the leaf scars (what is a leaf scar? You have to go on the Naked Tree Hike to find out!) You have to look closely at the bark. This fascinating new
way to look at trees is a lot of fun and it stimulates the mind in a new way. You will never look at trees in winter with the same eyes again. There is much more going on with them in winter than you think.
• You will find out that there are trees named “Muscle Trees” (Ironwood) because their trunks are shaped like sinewy muscle. With this tree you don’t have to strain over its leaves trying to identify it.
• You will learn in an emergency that there are certain trees you can cut a small hole into (this does not kill the tree) and water will come out drop by drop, quickly, and the water is the freshest, sweetest water you have ever tasted.
• You may learn that some lichen is totally flammable and in an emergency can be used as a fire starter. You may also learn that some trees' (River Birch) bark can be used as a fire starter even when WET.
• You may learn that underneath the blanket of dried leaves on the ground, there exists a beautiful green plant with exquisite designs no artist could replicate. This plant with a foreboding name, the Rattlesnake Plantain.
And you may find berries that are totally edible (careful eating anything in the wild that you do not know 100% is safe) and leaves that you can use for pneumonia, blisters, chronic lung problems, bacterial infections and healing teas (Mullein plant).
Taking a walk like this in the woods piques curiosity, en-
gages our brains, ignites our senses (sight, smell, taste, touch), all of this elevates our mood and helps us to combat the somber and depressed mood in winter. We can fight it…
..this feeling of winter being a doom and gloom proposition and realize that being outdoors is one of the answers! Being outdoors increases our Vitamin D production and activity promotes a healthy car- diovascular system and more. So, who IS this awesome guy that takes folks out on Naked
Tree Hikes (and more)? His name is Chad Lange and he owns and runs a unique business called “Nature Freaks”. If you are lucky he will take you to the new Deshazo Mill Access at Fall
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Creek, a new portion of the Mayo River State Park just a short drive from anywhere in the Triad off of Hwy 220 in Rockingham County, on the outskirts of the town of Mayodan. Chad is pas- sionate about the wonders of the woods, you won’t be disap- pointed in time spent with him. Find Chad here for your solo or group “Naked Tree Hike”:
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Outdoor Ice Skating and Slide Ice Skating is not just for kids. I know women and men in
their 70’s who ice skate, so if you have the physical capability, give it a go! Greensboro hosts Winterfest Outdoor Ice Skating (and slide) from Nov. to January 28, 2018. You can even play for a cause and coordinate a group of friends to skate and raise money for your favorite charity. There are some counselors who advise that one way to ease depression is to help someone else. How great would it feel to raise money (while having a blast) for needy organizations? Winter can be a tough month for food banks and the homeless. Winter is the perfect time to reach out and help others in whatever area you are passionate about. It can also be about animals. Animal shelters get over-
whelmed and many non-profits see a downward dip in donations and fundraisers in the colder months. You only need 30 partici- pants to skate for a cause. Getting out and skating with others not only helps you, it helps each person who comes out to skate with you and if you do it as a fundraiser the trickle effect is nev- erending. So it’s an all around winning outdoor activity, you get fresh air and exercise (in a really fun way), you get to spend time with friends and your favorite charity gets a much needed boost. The outdoor skating rink is open Sundays 12-7pm, Monday-
Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-10pm, and Saturday and school holi- days (12/21-1/2) 11am-10pm. Private parties are also able to be booked. Winterfest is located at 208 Davie St. in the LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro. For more information: https://
www.facebook.com/WFMY-News-2-Winter - fest-124333640955580/
Winter 5k’s 5K’s can be walked, you know. They do not have to be about running or winning. But they can motivate one to get up and out since the entry fee is paid ahead of time and usually there is a cool shirt involved for every participant (aka “swag”). 5k’s can be an inspiring method of getting active without a lot of pressure to train and strive for winning a “race” if that is not your goal. They are actually about 3.1 miles and are usually lower key than many longer races and more about being active (not an athlete)
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