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Nature Connection Challenge - Day 31 - Writing a Thank You Note to the Earth

Today’s challenge is to write a quick thank you note to the Earth itself or a plant, animal or natural phenomenon that inspires or supports you (ex. Dear Maple Tree, Dear trickling brook, Dear Honey Bee…)

Many of us take nature for granted and walk through much of our lives oblivious of nature’s role in sustaining us. When a someone gives us a gift or supports our growth it is customary to express gratitude by writing…

If you look closely, you will find many patterns in nature. A pattern doesn’t necessarily need be a design that repeats or is symmetrical, which is how we usually learn to recognize a pattern. While this holds true, a pattern could also be something that is not regular and repeating, but isn’t totally random. Think of the bark on a tree. The ridges and shapes may reveal a pattern. Other types of patterns like spirals can be found in so…

Nature Connection Challenge Day 29 - Sense of Taste

Sense of Taste
The sense of taste along with the sense of smell are the oldest of the senses and as such they are tied together. Our tongue can differentiate between the flavors, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The way in which we perceive flavor, however, results in particular from a combination of our senses of smell, taste and touch. It is the interplay of these senses that determines whether we like the taste of a given food or dish.
The Pr…

Nature Connection Challenge - Day 28 - Make Time To be Silly

Things in our world feel heavy and uncertain. Let’s take our own lives in a lighter direction today by taking time to be silly and playful. Get outside to collect some natural materials and make a silly mask or hat out of them. Take a picture and share with us on Facebook or Instagram. Have FUN!

Nature Connection Challenge Day 27 - Tie a Square Knot

This challenge is something that can be done outdoors or inside. Having good knot tying skills can come in handy the more time you spend in nature. We hope you enjoy this video done by one of our Through The Trees Guides, Trent Griffin.

Good luck with your knots!!

Today’s challenge is to get bundled up, take a walk outside and find your favorite tree. And, give that tree a big ole hug! It’ll be good for you and our Mother Earth!!

Wishing you a lovely day!

Nature Connection Challenge Day 25 - The Water Cup Challenge

With the rain coming today, we thought a challenge that was connected to water yet that could be done inside, would be fun.

Your challenge if you choose to accept it:
Fully fill a cup ( paper or plastic ) with water. Hold the cup near your body close to your center point. Now walk around the house or outside without spilling a drop of water. This is a great way to gauge how well you maintain your  mind -body connection focus. Have fun…

Nature Connection Challenge - Day 24 - Soak In The Sun

During challenging times it can be easy for our minds to focus on negativity. Where focus goes, energy flows - so if we want to find joy in tough times, it is important to find ways to focus on what is good and beautiful in our lives. Sunshine has an amazing way of brightening our mood, so today’s challenge is to mindfully soak up some sun:

1. Go Outside if you can. If you can’t, try to sit by a sunny window to soak up some rays. If its n…

Today we challenge you to do some painting outdoors, using nature items as paintbrushes! Grab some paper, paint, and search for leaves, evergreen needles, sticks, bark - and experiment with these different painting instruments. We would love to see your beautiful paintings, so be sure to share on our Facebook page!

Of all the senses our sense of Smell is the most primal. It has a direct effect on our minds and bodies. It affects our moods and is connected to both our emotions and memories. The sense of Smell can trigger an immediate response and have an effect that lasts long after it has gone.  
To illustrate this point, try this; What is your most favorite smell? In your mind as you are exploring that smell, Where do you go? How d…