Leaflet - Autumn, 2019

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Autumn 2019: VOLUNTEERS

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Volunteer Issue

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Contents Fontenelle Forest’s Leaflet Autumn 2019: Volunteer Issue

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08 Stewardship

04 Highlights

See everything we have

Upcoming events at the Forest

accomplished with our volunteer force on the trails this year

05 Come Zip with us Try the new TreeRush Adventures trails in the trees this autumn, each trail complete with two zip lines

10 13 Forest news

06 Education

From Fire Fest to falcon bandings, we have

What you can expect this fall with

kept busy this summer in the Forest and

roaming interpreters and more

the wider community

14 Calendar

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Select upcoming programs. View the complete calendar at fontenelleforest.org

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Volunteers are the beating heart that keeps Fontenelle Forest alive We began as a volunteer organization more than 100 years ago -- Omaha families volunteered time, talent, and treasure simply realize the dream of a preserved green space for everyone to share.

Today, we are still a volunteer organization -- with more than 150 volunteers working with us any given year, our volunteer numbers dwarf our small staff. In fact, almost anywhere I see a staff member working in the Forest or in the nature center, there are volunteers working right beside them.

Some of our volunteers have been with us 10 or 20 years, and we even have some dedicated friends who have volunteered with us for more than 40 years.

Below you will read why someone would work with us year after year, decade after decade -- volunteer and board member Ray Turkle.

It is the passion of these lifelong volunteers that motivates all of our work. I hope next time you are at the Forest you stop and say hello to the people working on the trails, in the nature center, and in our Raptor Woodland Refuge.

Sincerely,

Merica Whitehall, Executive Director If you see a few gentlemen lugging materials around, patching, painting, and getting dirty around Fontenelle Forest, you may have seen me.

this free-roaming toddler and his happy mother (with another baby on the way) made me feel so encouraged. “The future is going to be alright with this family,” I thought. Being a great-grandfather myself, I spoke with her about what great things she was doing by letting the youngster roam. She was appreciative of my remarks and said she was getting a thrill out watching him investigate the outdoors. And, as it always seems to happen in Bellevue, she turned out to be a neighbor who had just moved in very recently.

If you have passed the Baright Gallery in the Nature Center between art exhibits, you may have noticed a crew of us volunteers patching and painting the space to get it ready for the next exhibit. You may not know it, but it takes several of us get the work done just in the nick of time. While working on the setup for the “Strengthening the Circle” Native American exhibit this year I had the chance to meet and appreciate the artists. I was humbled to meet Paul High Horse, an incredible art teacher who inspired his students so much that they accompanied him to the showing. You could hear the support and appreciation as we talked and worked together with his students.

Back in the spring, I was walking on the boardwalk looking into some repairs after a storm knocked down a tree limb.

A retired couple happened to answer my usual neighborly greeting. During a brief conversation they informed me that they had just added several new birds to their list. They had traveled from the Twin Cities just to see our warblers!

Over the 20 years I’ve been volunteering at Fontenelle Forest, people ask me “Why?” I usually talk about the tasks that I work on around the buildings and the land. The simplest answer is because the need is there. When someone seems to want more then I start talking about why I find the time.

So, the long answer to my friends’ questions of how I find the time to volunteer here is really quite simple – I have to! I have to see the people enjoying the hard work we all do to make Fontenelle Forest great, and I have to hear why people keep coming back. Now, if I could simply find the time to sit still and look at the warblers these people traveled so far to see here…

Maybe next season between tasks I will find the time.

Recently, while working in Acorn Acres on a call about water running down the hillside, it was a dam built by a bunch of kids across the stream that needed to be removed, I saw a twoyear-old toddling around, enjoying the sticks and green leaves and whatever caught his curiosity. His mother was very near but far enough away to not limit his adventures. Watching

All of us volunteers at Fontenelle Forest are always incredibly busy doing what we love and sharing it with our community.

Next time you see someone volunteering out in the Forest, say hello! It’s why we do what we do.

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Upcoming Highlights

Fall in love with the Forest this Autumn We have some cool programming this chilly Fall weather, and other highlights you won’t want to miss.

VISIT THE PHOTO CLUB’S “NATURAL EXPOSURE” Members of the Fontenelle Forest Photography Club have displayed some of their awardwinning nature photographs.

Some were taken at Fontenelle Forest, some across the globe. All images are stunning depictions of nature captured by those with a unique perspective.

Photos are on display in the Baright Gallery through December. This exhibit is included with daily admission.

DROP IN FOR A LAND STEWARDSHIP WORK DAY UPCOMING DATES: 8:30 A.M. OCTOBER 19, NOVEMBER 16, DECEMBER 21 Spend quality time outdoors while contributing to the health of the Forest. Bring family, friends, or the kids! “Get up close and personal with nature while learning the value of hard work.

Feel a sense of accomplishment when you see the positive results your work has on the Forest,” says Michelle Foss, manager of stewardship and research at Fontenelle Forest.

Foss oversees Fontenelle Forest’s volunteer work days, where community members gather to get their hands dirty.

Monthly work days are familyfriendly, and can be tailored by age and skill set. Volunteers must pre-register online or by phone, and children must be accompanied by a parent.

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WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR AT THE FOREST? SHOW YOUR LOVE ON #GIVINGTUESDAY DECEMBER 3 KICKS OFF THE BEGINNING OF GIVING SEASON Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

In 1919, community supporters like you made a mark that has lasted over 100 years. With the $54,000 they raised they touched millions of lives. Fontenelle Forest’s impact continues to grow. Efforts from protecting important land and habitat to leading as a provider of naturebased and STEM education, reach communities across Nebraska and Western Iowa.

Visit fontenelleforest.org to continue our legacy.

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Education

Volunteer Teacher Naturalists Pave the Way for New and Exciting Programs The Teacher Naturalist (TN) program is part of the Education Department that is comprised of volunteers ages 19+ interested in sharing their passion for the natural world and others. High school students ages 13-18 volunteer as part of the Teen Naturalist Trainee (TNT) program, an abbreviated version of the Teacher Naturalist program. Teacher Naturalists volunteer to lead or help out with a variety of nature-based educational programming including guided hikes, education stations, roaming interpretation, special events, camps, and family programs.

TNs are trained in interpretation, which allows them to connect visitors to nature in a meaningful way, and inspire visitors to care about and protect the natural world. Below are highlights on a few programs being led by Teacher Naturalists at Fontenelle Forest in upcoming months. Be sure to check out these exciting programs this fall!

GUIDED HIKES Throughout the year our Teacher Naturalists lead several popular guided hikes, including Night Hikes, Birding Walks, Writing Hikes, History Hikes, Dirt Time Hikes, and Senior Hikes. These hikes accommodate visitors with varying abilities and interest levels, from those who would like to go on a gentle boardwalk

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Our new volunteer Roaming Teacher Naturalists will be greeting visitors along the boardwalk and Nature Center trails as the weather cools this autumn. stroll in programs such as Birding Walks or Senior Hikes, to those who would like to go on a more vigorous hike in programs like our Night Hikes.

Dirt Time Hikes are a great program for families where children can use their investigation skills to find animal clues such as tracks and scat along the trail with the help of our Teacher Naturalists. Writing hikes and history hikes may suit visitors looking to blend their interests in creative writing or history with nature.

During writing hikes a Teacher Naturalist gives visitors a chance to develop their writing skills, and to celebrate the forest in a supportive community. History hikes have been a long-time favorite of visitors, who get to learn from our Teacher Naturalists about how the land was shaped by glaciers, how Native Americans lived within the forest, and how fur traders and explorers settled in the hills.

Interpretation stations explore topics like pollination and owl pellets

FROM SMALL PROGRAMS TO LARGE EVENTS, VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE FOREST COME ALIVE

ROAMING TEACHER NATURALISTS You may notice more of our volunteer Teacher Naturalists on the trails this fall. Our volunteer Roaming Teacher Naturalists will be greeting visitors along the boardwalk and Nature Center trails as the weather cools this autumn, and will serve as not only a helping hand when visitors need directions, but also a source of educational information on forest flora and fauna.

Our Roaming Teacher Naturalists will have various items with them as they travel the trails, including magnifying glasses, field guides, forest artifacts, and quick educational activities. Visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for their surroundings by having Roaming Teacher Naturalists encourage them to look more closely at forest inhabitants – from towering trees to tiny insects!

NATURE CENTER EDUCATION STATION Volunteer Teacher Naturalists are now leading an education station in the Great Hall of the Nature Center where visitors can stop by to learn more about the forest before hitting the trails. Teacher Naturalists

will engage visitors with rotating monthly themes related to forest ecology, specific flora and fauna, conservation, and history.

This coming fall, we will be diving into Fontenelle Forest history in October, discovering the world of turkeys in November, and bundling up to learn about winter in the woods in December.

Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in the Biocube Project, an ongoing community science project. Come and investigate the 1 cubic foot Biocubes placed on trails near the boardwalk to observe signs of life and record the number of plants, animals, fungi, and animal clues (feathers, tracks, and scat) along with the help of the iNaturalist app. Visitor data will help us better understand the diversity of life we can find in smaller ecosystems at the Forest and contribute to scientific research helping scientists better understand the natural world.

Jocelyn Harrison Adult programs coordinator

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Land Stewardship

The Forest thrives due to volunteer dedication

Behind: Volunteers Tom Olshark and Helen Fouraker put in the History Trail reroute.

Above: Volunteers Tom Olshark and Drew Granville, create a new fire break. Right: A group of interns and volunteers work on a fire break.

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What did we accomplish on the trails this year?

Volunteers are invaluable to the land stewardship accomplished at Fontenelle Forest. From our college interns to our regular twice weekly group, our dedicated volunteers for our prescribed fire crew to our once-a-month Saturday work day volunteers we wouldn’t be able to keep up with the trails, let alone do essential restoration work!

We have hosted several Eagle Scout projects and Scout service projects. We also have partnerships with schools at all levels and several organizations. Not only do we accomplish significantly more work with help from all of these great people, but we learn from them as well!

This summer, we were able to accomplish several trails projects, in large part due to our amazing volunteer friends. After we reclaimed Hackberry trail last fall, we knew we needed to reroute Wren in order to prevent significant erosion due to the water rushing directly down the hill over the newly fixed trail.

So, we gathered our crew and built the new switchbacks according to best practices for trail building. We also were able to reroute a significant portion of History Trail, only because we have dedicated, talented, and hard-working volunteers to help us. We typically spend at least one or two

Volunteers Mike Burke and Noah Sundberg along with intern Malena Brotherson getting ready to work on the road frontage at Brewster.

Saturday work days doing trail maintenance and trimming as well.

Prior to having contracted trail work done at Neale Woods, we had volunteers and partners help us with a restoration thinning and clean-up day, which made the trail work run smoother. After we had the Gifford/ Fox Trails contract work done, we went in and finished up some of the clearing around the trails (woodland restoration and trail work at the same time!), as well as trimming back some of the overhanging grass. We also had a group from Wells Fargo donate money for supplies, and their employees to help repair parts of the boardwalk.

All of these awesome people who are willing to share their time and efforts are essential members of our land stewardship team. We are grateful for each person who has braved the elements to show their appreciation, love for, and curiosity about our native habitats with us!

Michelle Foss, Manager of Land Stewardship & Research

Memorial

Carrie Feingold Evelyn Schuessler Marcia Gilmore Monda Dolan

Giving

Tony Littell Vincent Moragues Ryan Hepburn Rae Keogh

Virginia Grissom Patricia Davis Jamie Leavitt

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Raptor Recovery

Volunteering makes a difference in Nebraska’s raptor population

Sherry Anderson, professional athlete

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Volunteers don’t get paid because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless

Raptor Recovery Nebraska was formed in 1976 with 12 volunteers in the Lincoln area. Since then, the group has helped over 12,000 injured and orphaned raptors get a second chance. None of this incredible work could have been accomplished without the help of state-wide volunteers who help out in many ways.

Our volunteer transport team consists of trained individuals who are on the forefront of the action.

These dedicated people pick up injured and orphaned raptors from the field and provide basic first aid. Calls from concerned public come at all hours and days, including holidays, and the quick action dramatically improves the chances of the bird being released back to the wild. Raptor Recovery has 130 of these special volunteers throughout Nebraska and western Iowa.

A group fondly called “The Wednesday Crew” was formed in 2016 to help support the Elmwood Care Center (ERC). This group spends 4 hours cleaning, watering birds, preparing food and other duties; all while having fun! Their efforts allow our Manager and Assistant Manager of Rehabilitation spend more time on the critical care of the hundreds of raptors that we see every 10 | FONTENELLE FOREST

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year.

Our raptor education team conducts hundreds of raptor education programs across the state every year, and volunteer educators help us fulfill our goal of outreach. With the addition of educational raptor partnerships across the state, these individuals teach the public about the importance of conservation for our native Nebraska raptor species.

Raptor Woodland Refuge also depends heavily on volunteers. Hours before the refuge opens, bird enclosures are cleaned, water pans refreshed and breakfast (Mice, quail, rats, fish) is prepared and served. Our display raptors also enjoy enrichment activities, and the pollinator species of flowers and songbird feeders on site add to the public enjoyment to the area as a whole.

Raptor Recovery is grateful for every volunteer who has helped in some way over the past 43 years, and I look forward to working with these unique and talented people in the future.

Denise Lewis Director, Raptor Recovery

Fontenelle Forest wants YOU to volunteer with us

SOCIALIZE AND SUPPORT THE FOREST Volunteering at Fontenelle Forest is a great opportunity to interact with others who also want to contribute to their community.

See the back of this page for all opportunities.

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Forest News

A look back at a busy Summer Fire Fest

TREERUSH ADVENTURES The new adventure and zip lining course opened July 31 at Fontenelle Forest with Mayor Rusty Hike, the Greater Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Visit Omaha, Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce, and many more partners supporting us.

This major addition to the Forest is open seasonally so check treerush.com to book your adventure.

SUMMER CAMPS This summer 289 campers had adventures planned (and unplanned)! Flooding at the Wetlands moved a quarter of our camps to new locations- including the recently acquired Camp Wa-kon-da - and started our first camp field trips to canoe at Carter Lake in a partnership with Camp Nakomis. From generous support from our donors, camp scholarships were provided to 15 campers from Gilder Elementary School and Completely KIDS! We also worked with Peter Kiewit Foundation to provide summer activities to 23 youth organizations throughout the Omaha-metro area. Thank you to all who participated or donated to create lasting memories this summer!

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OMAHA WALKING CLUB CENTENNIAL As one of the oldest running clubs in Omaha, the Omaha Walking Club started in 1919 and has had a close relationship with Fontenelle Forest from the start. Walks are either at Fontenelle or other sites within one hour of Omaha and walkers of all levels are welcome. “It would be a lot to ask for any organization to survive for a second 100 years. But take it year-by-year - and before you know it, I hope to be back here to join you in celebrating the Omaha Walking Club’s 125th Anniversary. I’m looking forward to seeing what it has become,” said longtime member Doug Wegner.

Omaha Walking Club 100th Anniversary

TreeRush Opens

Falcon Banding

FALCON BANDING Peregrine Falcons atop the WoodmenLife Tower and Mutual of Omaha building in Omaha were banded and released back to their parents this summer. The WoodmenLife falcons now have names: Jimmy Falcon, Oprah and Ellen, after a Facebook naming contest.

FIRE FEST Fontenelle Forest celebrated and taught the importance of fire within a healthy ecosystem at this first-of-its kind festival.

The event included family-friendly prescribed fire demonstrations and educational displays about the role and uses of fire in land preservation and management. Families got to witness a live burn on Neale Trail and see all of the equipment that goes into a successful burn. We couldn’t have done this without the partnerships that make urban prescribed fire possible like the Nebraska Environmental Trust, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever, and Conservation Nebraska.

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Regular Programming Interpretation Stations Volunteer Teacher Naturalists (TNs) are now leading an education station in the Great Hall of the Nature Center where visitors can stop by to learn more about the forest before hitting the trails. TNs will engage visitors with rotating monthly themes related to forest ecology, flora and fauna, conservation, and history.

Mud Pies This drop-in-and-play program encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through activities, free play, and a guided walk. Discover the joy of sharing nature with your child!

Select days

in the Nature Center.

If you see someone at the station, stop by and learn something!

MondaysThursdays

9:30 - 11:30 AM Ages 5 & younger

Land Stewardship Volunteer Work Day The volunteer Land Stewardship crew meets on selected Saturday mornings. Lunch and camaraderie are provided! Anyone is welcome to join, even if it’s just one time. Bring the family and get some hard work done with us. Bring good work shoes and gloves and plenty of water.

November 16 December 21

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) Many seniors grew up in a time when nature was a big part of everyday life. SUN programs enhance that experience. Join us to learn about a different topic every month. Refreshments are served for the presentation, and a nature walk follows for all who are interested.

2nd Tuesday of Each Month 9:45 - 11:30 AM

Yoga in the Forest (indoors in winter) Join us for an hour-long Vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. This class is for all levels, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack. This class is in a forest canopy room in cold weather.

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Sunday Mornings

9:00 - 10:30 AM & Wednesday

Evenings

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Calendar Highlights Oct. 19 9-10:30 A.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Writing Hike for Beginners This hike is designed to help naturalists of all ages write and sketch about the forest.

Nov. 1

6-9:30 P.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER *AGES 21+

Stroller Strides at the Forest Oct. 19 & Nov. 16 9:30-10:30 A.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Oct. 23, Nov. 27, & Dec. 18 10-11:30 A.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Oct. 25 6:30-8 P.M. AT NEALE WOODS

Oct. 26, Nov. 30, & Dec. 28 9-11:30 A.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Oct. 26 10-11:30 A.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Stroller Strides is a functional, totalbody conditioning workout designed for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-3 in tow. The class includes strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun. Finish with a 15-minute walk in the forest. Must pre-register.

Hiking for Seniors Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for our senior hike. Each hike will be 1-2 miles with some hills, and at a pace that accommodates all participants.

Nov. 2

12-3 P.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER ALL AGES

A Night at Forbidden Forest Unleash your inner child and immerse yourself in the magic of Fontenelle Forest! Journey out into our forbidden forest to hunt for Horcruxes, or take your O.W.L.s via our pub quiz that will challenge even the best witch or wizard. Dress as your favorite Hogwarts character and compete to win a prize! $35 for general admission $25 for Fontenelle Forest members.

Pre-register online call 402-731-3140.

A Holiday at Hogwarts Witches, wizards, and muggles alike are invited to experience the magic of Fontenelle Forest at our family friendly event. Visit owls and other raptors, enjoy Potter themed crafts, and head out on our boardwalk for a Horcrux Hunt! $20 for general admission $10 for Fontenelle Forest members Pre-register online call 402-731-3140.

Autumn Constellation Viewing We will be looking for fall constellations such as Andromeda, Aquarius, Pegasus and Pisces. Bring water, insect repellent, and binoculars to view deep sky objects as desired. Must pre-register.

Dirt Time: An Animal Tracking Family Adventure Join us on the trails as we learn about animal tracks and scat. We’ll be walking in the mud, so please bring gloves and wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. All participants will receive a free animal track guide.

Fall in the Forest Walk Join us for a walk on the boardwalk, surrounded by the colorful fall leaves.

A naturalist will discuss the changes in flora and fauna during autumn.

Nov. 9 & Dec. 14 5-7 P.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Night Hike We will be watching for animal activity and discussing nocturnal life along this 2-3-mile hike at dusk. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. This is a more advanced hike. Must pre-register.

Nov. 16

Owl Prowl

Nov. 17 & Dec. 8

History Hike

5-7 P.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

1-2:30 P.M. AT CAMP WA-KON-DA

Join us for a night walk that celebrates one of our favorite nocturnal animals the owl. You will meet several owls and even learn to call to them in the night.

Must pre-register.

Come explore our amazing history at Fontenelle Forest! A naturalist will guide you along our History Trail while exploring the Forest’s past, from prehistory to today. Must pre-register.

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Calendar Highlights Winter Wonderland Dec. 6-29

8 A.M. - 5 P.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Dec. 1

9-10:30 A.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Dec. 7

MULTIPLE SESSIONS AT THE NATURE CENTER

Enjoy the festive winter decoration display in our Great Hall, including nine large trees and various wreaths.

Support the Forest by purchasing a $5 ornament for your child to decorate and hang on a special tree near guest services for all visitors to see.

Dec. 13

5-7 P.M. AT THE NATURE CENTER

Winter Moon Walk & Campfire This family-friendly program has a short, moonlight hike through the forest followed by a campfire under the moon. Along the trails we will talk about the winter nocturnal life of the forest. After, enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate and listen to stories around the campfire. Must pre-register.

Winter Bird Walk Search for winter birds in the forest with an expert. Bring your binoculars to get an up close look at birds actively searching for food in the winter months.

Dec. 21

6:30-8 P.M. AT NEALE WOODS

Gingerbread Habitats The most popular event of the year!

Learn about local forest habitats and use your imagination to create a gingerbread habitat home. Pre-registration required.

Winter Solstice Constellation Viewing at Neale Woods Join us at Neale Woods for winter constellation viewing. We will be looking for winter constellations such as Orion, Canis Major, Cetus, Eridanus, Gemini, Perseus, and Taurus. Bring water, insect repellent, and binoculars to view deep sky objects as desired.

Must pre-register.

*NOTE CORRECTED DATES BELOW

ALL FONTENELLE FOREST TRAILS WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 9-12TH FOR DEER MANAGEMENT HUNT In 1996, in conjunction with the NGPC and BDTF, we established population goals for white-tailed deer to reduce population densities. for information or to purchase permit to hunt here, contact info@fontenelleforest.org.

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