Wellness

Looking at the clouds is an excellent way to observe nature, relieve stress, and free your imagination! It can be fun and relaxing to recognize shapes in the sky like animals, people, and objects. While observing clouds you will also…

A wonderful way to help local and migratory birds is by creating a garden with native plants. Growing native plants also helps support the soil, wild animals, and pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Native plants are used to the…

Drawing your favorite bird is a fun activity to help you take a break from your busy day, express your creativity, and relax! Drawing helps you take your mind off things that are bothering you and causing you stress. Drawing…

Gardening is a fun activity that helps improve your mental and physical wellness! Many people find the act of caring for a living plant very relaxing and calming. It also helps release natural chemicals in your brain that can make…

The Lemon Queen Sunflower, a dwarf variety of the Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), is a good option for container planting. The sunflower is hardy, resisting drought easily once it becomes established (needs plenty of water beforehand). Not only can it survive a variety…

This activity is an easy way to reduce stress and help your local birds! Having a bird feeder gives you a great opportunity to watch different birds up close. If you place your bird feeder next to a window or near your…

Composting is a way to recycle your food scraps and other plant materials into rich, healthy soil to grow your plants. All living things need certain essential nutrients to grow and live. In nature these elements can be very precious…

Nature journaling is an amazing way to express your feelings and creativity through writing and art. In your journal you can write, draw, paint or describe anything you see, hear or feel. Anything that you observe around you is excellent…

Going on a walk with other people is a fantastic way to relax, spend time with others, exercise and connect with your surroundings. If you live near a park or some trails, these are excellent places to discover local wildlife…