Don’t let the cooler temperatures get your down—fall and winter are prime hiking seasons in Butte County! 🥾🍂 With mild temperatures, late high-country snow falls, and seasonal waterfalls that come to life in the rain, the colder months are especially great for hitting the trails all across the region. 👉 Read the Chico Hiking Association's recommendations for great fall and winter hikes: https://www.explorebuttecounty.com/stories/fall-and-winter-hikes These are just some of our favorites: 🥾 P

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From: Cooper, A. (2015). Nature and the Outdoor Learning Environment: The Forgotten Resource in Early Childhood Education. International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education, 3(1): “Time spent in green spaces, including parks, play areas, and gardens, has been shown to reduce stress and mental fatigue (Taylor 2001). In one study children who were exposed to greener environments in a public housing area demonstrated less aggression and violence and less mental stress (Kuo & Sullivan

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