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!
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Hi there,
So happy to see your mention of my book Roots Shoots Buckets & Boots AND to see your bucket list of wonderful things to do with your family.
Check your local library for my new book Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars, though billed for grannies, it is filled with nature activities, games, and knowledge.
Keep enjoying your lives!!!!
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
How fun! I’m so glad you shared your goals, too. Thanks for the mention.
A nature trail through the woods sounds delightful! And I can’t believe I forgot the joy of backyard cook outs. Summer can’t get here soon enough, can it?!?
Debi´s last blog ..Kid-Filled Nature Fun at The Arboretum
@sharon Oh my I am such a fan of your books, I have all of them and am just elated by a comment from you! We’ve made pizza gardens in the past, but I am really excited about a sunflower house this summer! Thank you!
our nature trail is a plan- now who knows when it will happen, but I am very excited.
we’re also planning a tree house… not soon enough!
It’s been so fun reading out folks’ outdoor goal. It’s inspiring me to do a list of my own.
Reading your post made me stir-crazy too! I think a lot of my goals are similar to yours.
Have fun getting out!