Maple Mondays
06/30/2025
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Maple syrup is mostly had with pancakes at the beginning of the day, just as mondays kick off the beginning of the week. Maple trees grow from small seeds, just as memorable moments grow from something small, yet impactful. On these days, I’ll be providing a journaling prompt that focus on both growth, mindfulness, and wishes you may have for the week ahead. You can choose to respond to however you wish, whether it’s in the comments, a reblog, a journaling app, or even in a physical journal! I’ll also include some good news about a random cute animal to provide a good start to your week.
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Today's Prompt
If any day this week feels rocky or chaotic, what can you do for yourself that will return a feeling of peace?
My Answer:
I would let myself slow down and give myself some time to breathe, even in intense moments. When I’m home, that could mean curling up with a blanket, some tea, and a good book, or something as small as giving myself some time to close my eyes and sip some cold water when I’m at work. I think I’d need a moment where no one expects anything from me, not even myself. Even if everything feels messy, I can still choose peace in a tiny pocket of the day.
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Cute Animal of the
Week:
The American Pika!
Info:
American Pikas are small, rodent-like creatures that are actually more related to rabbits. They don’t hibernate in winter, so they spend their summers frantically gathering wildflowers, grasses, and moss to dry into “haypiles.” These little bundles are carefully stored under rocks, and used as winter snacks when the mountains are frozen over. You could say that they like their food “to go…” with them!
American Pikas usually found high in the mountains, as they’re able to thrive in the snowy, cold weather and rocky terrain. Unfortunately, climate change and wild fires have both greatly impacted their population, causing their numbers to dwindle. However, in places like Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge, pikas are staging a comeback. After being pushed towards the highest points of mountains due to dangerous conditions, they’re finally finding ways to adjusting to the sun and heading their way back down. Volunteers with Oregon’s Cascades Pika Watch have reported them returning in full force—even at sites that were once scorched earth. Some are even learning to survive in warmer places by shifting their habits—venturing out at night, tucking themselves into cool rock crevices during the day, and expanding into new types of terrain.
With tools like the Pika Patrol app, created by the Colorado Pika Project, hikers and wildlife enthusiasts are now part of the story. Every picture of a fluffy ball spotted on a mountainside and every squeaky call recorded adds to a growing database that helps scientists understand how these animals are adapting and how we can help.
The Pika teaches us that no matter our size, appearance, or what we’ve gone through, we have the ability to adapt and grow from the impossible. This tiny creature is a reminder that resilience can come in many forms with the right help, and cause a great butterfly effect in the process.
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Fun Fact:
Pikas are also known as “Whistling Hares” due to their high- pitched calls, which are often said to resemble a whistle.
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Do you live near the Oregon-Washington border? Do you find yourself wanting to learn more and see these creatures in person? The Cascades Pika Watch is looking for volunteers! Learn more here:
Cascades Pika Watch volunteers conduct 1-2 monthly sitting surveys to track and log pika presence in the Gorge and across the region.
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..Or do you live in Colorado? Have you seen an American Pika in the rocky mountains? Download the Pika Project and take part in a research and rescue effort! Learn more here:
COLORADO PIKA PROJECT* In the face of a climate crisis, the Colorado Pika Project is engaging community scientists to conserve...
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