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: Mindfulness
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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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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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First Ever Inner-Naturalist Journaling Retreat
Well I did it! I jumped into the deep end with both feet, and my first ever retreat seemed to be a success. Day 1 – I had 2 teachers and we went over John Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren’snew curriculum. We took a hike, and we completed a few pages. It was an amazing...
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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,...