GalleryForest Bathing
“Forest Bathing” / Shinrin-yoku Have you ever noticed how you may feel better (mentally or physically) after spending time in nature, or watching a natural Read More
GalleryBrown Bear Connections
Do you have any daily rituals that you participate in? Think about any patterns in your behavior around mealtime or bedtime, or even when you Read More
GallerySpecial Place in Nature
Chances are if you have spent any time in nature you may have a special place that you like to return to. This space could Read More
GalleryThink, Feel, Do
For this activity, you can think of a favorite animal, a pet, a Minnesota Zoo animal, or, you can look at the picture below. When Read More
GalleryThrough the Eyes of a Tree
Do you have a favorite tree? Maybe one you have seen in a park, your neighborhood, a parking lot, or a movie or magazine? In Read More
GalleryNature Loom
One great way to connect with nature in your backyard, and to re-purpose materials, is to create a nature loom and go on a nature Read More
GalleryAnimal Pen Pals
Think of a favorite animal (this could be a pet, an animal you have seen at the Minnesota Zoo, an animal from a favorite show Read More
GalleryA Different Point of View
Perspective Taking With an Animal For this activity, you will want to either observe an animal in your day-to-day life (e.g. pet or birds or Read More