The natural world is all around us, and even when you’re a bit of a homebody or a couch potato, you can appreciate the beauty and wonder innate to it. So why not get outside a little more often and soak it all up? After all, it’s not just your husband or partner who can enjoy the great outdoors; you can too!
And it’s good for you – you need to find your passion for it if you haven’t already. Using the tips below, you can really encourage the love for nature that lives in all of us. Just think about the lovely sun, beautiful forests, and amazing lakes and rivers you might find along the way!
Take a Seat and a Sketchbook
If you’re an artsy kind of person, this is a good activity to start with. Grab one of those small, collapsible seats, make sure you’ve stuffed a sketchbook and some pencils in your bag, and then find a place to sit. Try to find somewhere quiet, where passersby and dog walkers won’t really disturb you. Once you’re out there, open up your sketchbook and draw what’s in front of you. From wide landscapes to small flower studies, you can fill up the pages in no time!
Pack Some Hunting Gear
If you’re not a hunter, don’t let this idea worry you, as you don’t have to shoot anything. You just need a few items in your bag that’ll help you get up close and personal with wildlife even from a distance. This can include items like a Pulsar scope or a pair of binoculars. You can use equipment like this to filter out background noise from afar, meaning you can delve right into the heart of the woodland without having to leave the track you’re hiking on.
Volunteer for Cleanups
Volunteering to do a cleanup is a very good way to take part in our effort to save the earth. Whether you’re combing a beach for trash or you’re helping get sewage out of a nearby river, your efforts won’t go unappreciated. You can also sign up to help plant at allotments or put new trees in the ground to help repopulate a forest – there’s so much to do! Get online to check out programs going on near you and see if you can help out.
Bust a Fear of Bugs
If a fear of bugs is what keeps you from going outside and exploring nature in detail, now’s the time to bust the fear! Yes, there are some creepy crawlies out there, but 99% of them are completely peaceful and non-threatening. They won’t bite, they certainly don’t have venom, and they’ll scuttle away as soon as they catch sight of you. But if you’re really worried, you can pack some bug cream to apply to ensure none want to come close!
The natural world is totally limitless in its rich beauty! Appreciate it in your own way through activities like those above.
Jessi is the creative mind behind The Coffee Mom, a popular blog that combines parenting advice, travel tips, and a love for all things Disney. As a trusted Disney influencer and passionate storyteller, Jessi’s authentic insights and relatable content resonate with readers worldwide.