International Geocaching Day takes place on the third Saturday of the month of August. It’s a chance to experience an adventure-filled day that will get you out of the house and into nature. People of all ages gather to commemorate the placement and discovery of geocaches across the world, and there’s no telling what kind of surprise you might discover if you participate! WHAT IS GEOCACHING? Geocaching is basically a high-tech version of a treasure or scavenger hunt. It is inspired by the older treasure hunt called letterbox, where you plant clues in various locations that lead to the letterbox. For geocaching nowadays, you use a GPS to track down caches. These are typically waterproof containers — and inside there is a logbook for you to sign. These caches can be filled with trinkets such as coins, pins, or even miniature figurines, but if you take anything, be sure that you replace it with something else. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive, just a token of sorts for someone else to discover. IT’S TIME TO GET STARTED. To begin your geocaching journey, first visit Geocaching.com and sign up for a new account. From this, you will be able to create a unique geocacher name that people in the geocache community can call you by! This will also come in handy when you sign the logbook. GET OUTSIDE WITH GEOCACHING Tracking Down Treasures IN THE DISNEY MOVIE ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID,’ IS URSULA ARIEL’S AUNT? A deleted and extended scene at the beginning of the first movie starts with a song that explains Ursula is King Triton’s “witch of a sister.” This makes Ursula Ariel’s aunt as well as making her the first Disney villain who is related to the protagonist — predating Scar from “The Lion King.” WHO MADE THE FIRST PHONE CALL TO THE MOON? When Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon, President Richard Nixon called Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin from the Oval Office at the White House. The president stated that this is one of the most historic phone calls ever made from the White House. YOUR MONTHLY NEED-TO-KNOW Our office remodel is under way, and we’re very excited! It is messy though, so if you’re heading our way this month, know that there will be some extra noise and our lobby will be closed. Starting mid-September, our office will close for several weeks in order to complete the renovation as quickly as possible. We’ll still be available by phone and have capabilities to treat emergencies, so don’t think we’re just deserting you. Watch your email and text communication from us for more information as the renovation progresses. Our Renovations Have Begun!
You can also download the Geocaching app to your smartphone and use it as a GPS receiver. Once you open the map on your phone, it will show a map of your location with bubble icons to see all the geocaches near you. There will be an arrow icon that you can click on that will find the specific geocache you are searching for. It will then open a compass that shows you which direction to go in and how many feet you are away from the final location. This treasure hunt brings an entire community together from all around the world. It encourages people to challenge themselves and get outside. The act of hiding and finding a geocache is thrilling, and you never know what you might find next.
Zucchini Corn Fritters If you have a bowl and 30 minutes, you can make these fritters for dinner! Add them to your list of go-to meals that celebrate summer vegetables.
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups shredded zucchini
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1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 cup corn kernels
6 green onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 cups chickpea flour
1 tsp each salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Vegan nacho cheese, black beans, salsa, and avocado for toppings
2 tsp ground cumin
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and toppings. Stir until well combined and let rest for 5 minutes until a batter forms. 2. In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of zucchini mixture into the skillet. Cook for 3–5 minutes, then flip. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until fritter is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. 3. Serve topped with nacho cheese, black beans, salsa, and avocado.
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