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My parents raised me on the farm, working outside every day, and it taught me the importance of nature. I wanted my child to have the same benefit, even though we're living in town now.
Hiking became my outlet for reconnecting with nature once we moved out of the country. From the time my daughter was born, I took her with me and let her feel what dirt felt like and what nature sounds like.
There's a creek that runs through the woods where I hike. I would sit there with her and let her listen to the running water and the melody from the birds. As she grew, I let her feel the coolness of the flowing water between her fingers.
We walked rough terrain, climbed over logs, and enjoyed a picnic at the top of a mountain summit overlooking the valley. As my daughter grew older, she turned it into a journey and made friends along the way.
Join me as I show you the opportunities you have to teach your child to appreciate nature and how you can fit them into your hectic schedule. We have so little time with our children. They grow too fast!
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