WOW!

Welcome to April. With Spring is in full swing, it is time to treat yourself to a date with nature. Whether you rendezvous in your yard, a park, or national conservation area, consider these simple steps for experiencing the WOW! of the natural world.

1. Wander — Take a few minutes to let your eyes and feet wander at a leisurely pace.
2. Observe — Notice what aspect of nature catches your eye or your breath. Observe it for a while. Be attentive to how it may lead to a mental, physical, or spiritual shift (or lift) for you.
3. Wonder — Be curious about what life-affirming message that aspect of nature might have for you. Consider creatively responding to that message.

EXPERIENCE THE WOW!

SPRINGS PRESERVE BUTTERFLY HABITAT

Wander the Springs Preserve's enclosed Butterfly Habitat and experience the fascinating dance between free-flying butterflies. Observe the plants that sustain butterflies and learn how these representatives of transformation and freedom serve as important pollinators to our ecosystem. Find the preserve's and habitat's days and hours of operation here.

HENDERSON MONARCH BUTTERFLY GARDEN

The City of Henderson recently introduced a Monarch Butterfly Garden at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. The garden, which features nectar and milkweed plants, a walking path, interpretive signage, and a mural by Shan Michael Evans (featured), is expected to attract Monarchs in the summer months. Bird Viewing Preserve's butterfly gardens. The 140-acre preserve attracts other wildlife throughout the year. Find Information on the preserve and its days and hours of operation here.

The Compass is a compassionate response to the harmful stress that humans and habitats are experiencing. It nurtures connection with the natural world as a path to better mental, emotional, and physical health and the thriving of our common home. A primary goal of The Compass is to establish mindful, outdoor places of rest, reflection, and renewal that promote hope, healing, and pro-habitat attitudes and actions. CLICK the website link below to learn more about The Compass vision.

THE COMPASS . SOHIVEGAS@GMAIL.COM . 702.250.4405