MORE IDE A S FOR MORE IDEAS FOR spending time spending time in
If you want to experience nature-based healing beyond our “5 in 5 Nature Healing Challenge,” here are some more ideas to get you started!
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C i ty p a r k or c ommun i ty ga r de n F or e st pr e s e rv e L ake - or s ea s ide town L o cal fa rm or p e tt i n g zoo B ack y a r d B ot a n ical ga r de n C i ty p ie r or ha r b or P ump ki n p a t ch / a pp le or cha r d W oo d s or f or e st N a t i on al or st a t e p a r k Z oo or a qu a r i um L o cal c o llege / un i v e rs i ty ca mpus M ount ai n tr ail R i v e rw alk Botanical garden City pier or harbor Pumpkin patch/apple orchard Woods or forest National or state park Zoo or aquarium Local college/university campus Mountain trail Riverwalk City park or community garden Forest preserve Lake- or seaside town Local farm or petting zoo Backyard
L oo k f or b utt e r flie s S e t a hiki n g , w alki n g , or runn i n g g o al T ake your d o g f or a w alk H a v e a p ic n ic V i s i t a n out d oor p la y P la y i n t he snow J o i n a ga r de n i n g c o - op G o ca no ei n g or ka y aki n g L ea rn ab out bi r d w a t chi n g M ee t f r ie n d s a t a p a r k i nst ead o f a café T ry c ross - c ountry s kii n g Join a gardening co-op Go canoeing or kayaking Learn about birdwatching Meet friends at a park instead of a café Try cross-country skiing S t a rt a n a tur e s ke t chi n g j ourn al W a t ch p ige ons i n t he ci ty squ a r e G row p la nts on your w i n d ows ill or balc ony P r ac t ice n a tur e p h oto g r a p h y W r i t e po e try a t t he p a r k H ost a ca mp fi r e ge t - to ge t he r T ake up a n out d oor sport Start a nature sketching journal Watch pigeons in the city square Grow plants on your windowsill or balcony Practice nature photography Write poetry at the park Host a campfire get-together Take up an outdoor sport Look for butterflies Set a hiking, walking, or running goal Take your dog for a walk Have a picnic Visit an outdoor play Play in the snow
B utt e r fl y h ous e N a tur e mus e um A n i m al s a n c tu a ry A r b or e tum Butterfly house Nature museum Animal sanctuary Arboretum
Nature can be a powerful place to reflect and heal—but it’s important to stay safe. Know your surroundings, bring the supplies you need, and let someone know your plans if you’ll be in a more remote area. If you’re new to hiking, consider starting in a public space or going with someone experienced. And wherever you go, leave no trace. Help protect the environment so others can experience its healing power, too. W A NDER WITH WISDOM WANDER WITH WISDOM
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