Archive for March 15th, 2010
My Goals for Getting Outside
March 15th, 2010 | Author: Shannon
Debi over at Go Explore Nature gave me this idea, so I figured after the thrill of thinking about it, I’d share my discovery with you!
Our Backyard
We currently spend at least an hour a day outside, usually more… I want to keep this going.
I also want to explore our backyard more by:
- making a nature trail through our woods
- expanding our vegetable garden
- building a sunflower house (ref. Roots, Boots, Buckets and Shoots)
- having many backyard cook outs
- camping out in our pine forest this summer
- pick blueberries while canoeing on our pond
Local Exploration
We have an incredible number of local hiking places, yet we have so much fun at home, we rarely venture out… I want to:
- canoe or kayak down the Wood River
- wade in tide pools at low tide
- hike in Ninigrit Park
- visit Kettle Pond
- hike and take pictures at Trustom Pond through the seasons
- go to Normon Bird Sanctuary
- swim in the ocean
- take the ferry to Block Island
Further A Field
These are long term goals, so if I only get to one or two this year, I’ll feel successful but I’ve enjoyed thinking about some adventures for me and my little tree climber.
- go on an overnight backpacking trip with my son
- drive across country staying at National Parks and camp grounds
- go snowshoeing or cross country skiing in really deep snow
- visit organic or biodynamic farms locally and across the country
I’m excited, stir crazy and rearing to head outside!
