Friluftslive is the Scandinavian concept of spending time outdoors, directly translated to “open-air living.” It is described as “the value of spending time in remote locations for spiritual and physical wellbeing.” The concept is closely linked to allmansratten – the right to roam. After talking with others about their excitement about this movement, I did...
Category: Backyard
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Back to School – Don’t forget Nature Connection
Well how did that happen? Summer was just a blur. For us it was a very full summer. We worked on our own garden, had a family vacation to Garner, Taught a Class in Beeville, Volunteered for Nature Nights in Austin while visiting family, and I took my first ever solo vacation. Now Sarah has...
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Nature Journal Clubs, Farm Camp & So Much More
Here we are in June looking for things to do together as a family. I have a few upcoming dates that might be fun for you. Me By The Sea – June 17 TAMUCC I’ll be presenting Nature Journaling for teachers. Let me know if I will see you there! Nature Journal Club 9am –...
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Nature Journal Week
We had a busy start to June, but it didn’t stop us from participating in Nature Journal Week. The prompts were June 1 Appreciation I was at home and wanted to make sure I captured the feelings in my heart for this one. June 2 Sharing I spent June 2nd sharing my passion with kids...
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Lead with Nature
A couple of months ago I took a couple of leadership courses through Earth Based Institute. It has created a community of friends and colleagues that think like me. I have spent the last few weeks practicing the tools I learned while going through my own busy time. Learning these leadership goals and tools taught...
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Nature Journaling as a Mindfulness Practice
If you’re anything like me, thoughts race through your brain all day. No matter what I am doing, I hear a constant inner chatter of what I SHOULD BE doing instead. However, when I take a short walk into the nature and sit down with my journal to record my observations or sketch something nearby,...
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Holiday Challenge
Let’s have a little Holiday Fun. This challenge is easy. Email me your Holiday BINGO and journal pages with an address and I will send you a Holiday Surprise – Probably journaling supplies. Email me your Holiday BLACKOUT and journal pages with an address and I will mail you a box of journaling goodies. I...
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Sit Areas
I have recently heard sit spots referred to as sit areas. This gives the freedom to move from one place to another within natural habitats. I like the freedom it instantly brings to mind. A sit spot (or sit area) is simply a favorite place in nature that you visit regularly to cultivate awareness as...
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Journaling with Nature Podcast
Over the weekend I found a new favorite Podcast. This podcast was created by Bethan Burton. She started International Nature Journaling Week. I hope you will love it as much as I do. https://www.journalingwithnature.com/podcast
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