Get Some Fresh Air!
Updated: Apr 23, 2020
Hello Gardeners!
Getting fresh air and moving around outside is a great mental health booster! Today's post is all about ways to get outdoors and breathe in that beautiful fresh air! Whether it's reading in your back yard, having a picnic in a secluded corner of the park, or sitting on your front stoop to soak up some sun, safely getting outside can really help keep us healthy right now.
No matter what type of environment you live in - urban, rural, seaside, these activities works for everyone! This is a two part activity, so it's perfect if you are really looking to fill up your day with some positive pursuits .
First, is a simple #ScavengerHunt. Write out a list of at least 10-15 things to find and collect in nature. They don't have to be super specific, but adjust as needed for your area. Here is our list for reference:
Find 5 small twigs of varying colors
Find one oddly shaped leaf
Find something that has fallen off of a tree
Find 2 different types of flowers
Find a weed
Find something that is made out of wood
Find something green
Find something brown
Find 3 smooth pebbles
Find one pinch of dirt or sand
Find something brittle and dried up
Find something that smells good
Find something beautiful
Find something you don't recognize
After you've collected all (or most) of these items, bring them back to your home and make a Nature Crown! We really love this activity because the results turn out so well no matter what you've collected!
Here is what you'll need to make your crown:
1 brown paper bag
Scissors
Tape