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Snakes on the trail

The fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias in humans. A simple sighting seems to be something that most of us inherently dread. Combine this apprehension while hiking in the woods, and a stick lying across the trail can mistakenly send our brains into defense mode. Snakes even deter many people from getting out and exploring our beautiful forests altogether, especially in the summer months. We often cast them as the villains of the trail, but the truth is that our slithery friends get a bad rap. As with most things regarding the outdoors in general, skills and knowledge allow us to safely explore. So, let’s debunk the myths, and not let snakes discourage us from hiking!

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For Connie Deegan, a love of nature led to a love for teaching

As a child, Connie Deegan was always outside. “Most kids can think of one or two things that they were totally into,” Deegan said. “Of the four kids in my family, I was just the outside kid.” She was constantly observing her natural surroundings, and for her, it was always about finding connections: What animal eats this bug, and what does this bug eat? What animal digs this hole, and how do they do it? “I wanted to know all that stuff,” she said. Deegan, who now works in the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department as the nature program coordinator, has turned that incandescent curiosity into a successful career as an educator.

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