Rochester Parks and Rec is doing a series of challengesto teach people more about the environment.
We'll get into more detail later on new on daybreak new on daybreak?
Life may feel a lot different these days but there are still ways you can make a positive impact during the pandemic!
Today marks the first day of earth week in rochester.
Kimt news 3's madelyne watkins joins us live this morning, to explain what you can do in your own backyard.
Good morning, madelyne.
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When i go on hikes, i feel a sense of calmness or comfort being in nature.
And that's what earth week is all about?
Just connecting with whats all around you because after all, trees have been around for generations.
And that's what rochester park and recreation is trying to help you achieve this week.
For earth week, it's holding challenges and educational videos to help you get outside, but also practice social distancing.
As we all know, trees provide a lot of benefits.
From providing shade and shelter for wild life?
To producing oxygen and reserving engery.
Vanessa komada, is a "minnesota green corps" members and hopes people can still take the time to appreciate nature around them and realize you're not alone in "the time to go out and really appreciate that tree that you might pass while you're walking your dog.
Because nature helps us relax and it helps us have time to think about things."
On friday, rochester park and recreation is having an arbor day challenge.
They want you to go out and try to find the biggest tree you can in rochester.
You can find more information about earth week on their facebook page or website.
Live in rochester.
Madelyne watkins kimt thank you madelyne.
Komada says some other ways you can participate in earth week is by picking up litter outside or by
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