Enjoy our regional parks and new “tree hugs”

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2020

Nature has great power to restore our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Now is a good time to enjoy the regional parks, using proper social distancing, of course.

While you are in some of the parks, you may find “tree hugs” signs with mental health and safety messages, and a little bit of joy, to encourage you and other park visitors. The signs are a partnership between the Metropolitan Council and the agencies that operate the regional parks.

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