During this public health crisis, spending time in outdoor spaces has become so important for many, and we anticipate this trend will continue. People are drawn to the outdoors for fresh air, stress relief, and the freedom it provides. As our public lands and waters reopen, our special places could get overwhelmed and people could be at risk.
To help ensure people thrive outside and stay safe, a national coalition launched today: www.recreateresponsibly.org.
The #RecreateResponsbily campaign shares guidelines and best practices to protect each other and our natural landscapes. We are a diverse community brought together by our love of the outdoors and a desire to help everyone experience the benefits of nature safely during this public health crisis.
If you’d like to join the movement:
- Use the hashtag #recreateresponsibly on your social media posts.
- Download graphics and social contact specific to Michigan at
bitly.com/recreate-responsibly. - Adopt, integrate, and promote this content in any way you wish!
- Join the national coalition by visiting www.recreateresponsibly.org/coalition.
We're not out of the woods and there will be updates of course and continued conversation over the long term including aligning efforts with other messaging efforts. The Fourth of July and Labor Day will see their own special needs.