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Beat the Summer Heat!
While the sun is a nice change from the cold and rainy spring we had, it’s important to consider the health risks that are associated with higher temperatures and find ways to keep ourselves and others safe in the heat.
While the sun is a nice change from the cold and rainy spring we had, it’s important to consider the health risks that are associated with higher temperatures and find ways to keep ourselves and others safe in the heat.
Time to talk bats. Don’t worry! We’re not jumping to Halloween already; we’ll leave that to the retail industry. We want to discuss the bats that have been out all summer scaring some and amazing others.
Bats are beneficial to people and the environment by feeding on night-flying insects (including mosquitos) and pollinating plants and trees. Unfortunately, bats can carry rabies, so it is best to avoid contact with them and if contact does happen, know what to do. When it comes to bats, here are some safety tips.
We all know how fun it can be to relax by the pool, try a new trick off the diving board, or make a splash going down the water slide. So when it comes to enjoying the last bit of summer with our friends and family, most of us are more than willing to soak it up at one of our favorite local pools. But did you know our water recreation team here at SRHD actually plays a role in making those fun summer memories happen?