{"id":8351,"date":"2019-03-08T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=8351"},"modified":"2019-02-27T11:18:49","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T16:18:49","slug":"five-of-the-best-things-of-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/stress-busters\/five-of-the-best-things-of-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Five of the Best Things of Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the cold, wet late winter weather, I thought it might be helpful to turn our minds to upcoming spring thoughts.<\/p>\n

By Devon Kellums,<\/strong>\u00a0American Forests<\/em><\/p>\n

At American Forests, we love every season, but the fresh scents, beautiful colors and new life make us excited for the first day of spring each year!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Read on to find out some of our favorite spring things and help us celebrate the start of a new season.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. FRESH BLOOMS<\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s flowers or trees, everything is in bloom during the spring. The sweet scent of pollen swirls through the air. It\u2019s incredible to see nature sprout and grow right before your eyes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. VIBRANT COLORS<\/h3>\n

Going from leafless trees and the snow-covered ground to being surrounded by vibrant and luscious landscapes is one of the most refreshing feelings. The world comes to life after surviving the cold winter and it\u2019s apparent in the blue skies and bright green grass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. BABY ANIMALS<\/h3>\n

New life is everywhere during springtime. Animals come out of hibernation and babies are born. From lambs and ducklings to fox pups and bear cubs, you\u2019ll be sure to get your fill of cute baby animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. CHERRY BLOSSOMS<\/h3>\n

Sweet smells and delicate flowers make cherry blossoms one of the many great gifts that comes with spring. If you\u2019re lucky enough to live in an area with cherry trees, don\u2019t forget to take a moment to appreciate the beauty they bring to the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. A NEW SOUNDTRACK<\/h3>\n

The sounds of the season tie everything together. Branches and leaves rustling, birds singing and creeks trickling are music to the ears. Waking up in the morning is a bit easier when you\u2019re greeted by spring\u2019s song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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https:\/\/www.americanforests.org\/blog\/5-best-things-spring\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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