It's that time of year when people are always out for walks at their local arboretums, in fact, we were just at ours! The weather in spring is warm, but not hot, perfect for walking, jogging, and/or hiking. When we were at our arboretum, it occurred to me, I could have been more prepared to take in the scenery, which brings us to our first point:
Bring a camera! Even if you are going solely for exercise, you never know when you will find that gorgeous butterfly or that extravagant flower.
Bring plenty of water and snacks. The more water and food you bring, the longer you will be able to stay. You will have more energy and ability to focus.
Have something to do when you are resting. When you walk for a while you can get pretty tired. Most parks have benches scattered along their trails, so when you see one, take advantage of it! Sit down and read a chapter of a book, or have one of your snacks. After all, there is nothing like reading a story in the middle of nature!
Take a bird watching or nature book. You will be able to learn about what you are walking through if you do so!
Make a nature journal. Using a regular notebook, write about your surroundings, press flowers, and sketch what you see. By doing this you will be able to preserve the memory of your walk, and the more you journal, the more you will learn about nature.
So, with all that said, you can go on a nature walk with everything you need to make memories, learn about nature, and do what you were meant to do with your weekend- Have fun!
See you on the trails!
-Emma Brun
See you on the trails!
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