Earth Day isn’t a one-and-done celebration—it’s a reminder to carry that awareness with us every day. While connecting with nature isn’t the only way to honor the Earth, it’s a powerful place to start. The more time you spend in nature, the more you begin to admire and appreciate it and that appreciation naturally leads to more mindful choices and sustainable habits.
And I’m not a doctor, but I have a feeling that spending time in nature might be one of the most healing, nourishing things you can do for yourself—and there are so many simple ways to make it part of your everyday life.
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” - Wendell Berry
Take a barefoot walk and feel the way you are grounded and connected to the Earth.
Choose one place in nature and return to it regularly. Notice how it changes through the season.
Go for a walk or hike, but leave the earbuds behind and tune into the sounds, scents and sensations around you.
Bring your journal outside and let nature influence your words.
Lie down and watch the sky admiring the vastness above you (day and night)
Nuture a plant or garden to build a deeper connection to the cycles of life.
Observe the rhythms of nature by tracking the moon of sunrise/sunset for a period of time.
Take your meditation, yoga, or exercise practice outside and let the sounds of birds be your playlist.
Write a thank-you note to the Earth.
Notice one wild thing each day whether it’s a squirrel, a blooming flower, or a weed pushing through concrete.
Leave your phone inside for an hour and notice how the world feels without a screen in your hand.
Learn the names of plants or birds in your area to get to know who your neighbors are.
Sketch of paint a nature scene.
Follow a nature trail you have never taken.
Have a picnic under a tree celebrating Earth’s abundance.
Close your eyes and just breathe in the fresh air.
Read a nature-inspired book or poem.
Volunteer for a local conservation project.
Make nature a part of your morning or evening routine.
Follow the weather patterns and let seasons shape your inner rhythm.
Visit a state or national park and admire all the natural beauty.
Try out a new outdoor hobby.
Swim in natural water.
Open your windows for fresh air first thing in the morning.
Let the sunrise be your alarm clock.
Simply go outside everyday.
“If you can’t be in awe of Mother Nature, there’s something wrong with you.” - Alex Trebek
-Leanna
Beautiful photos and a wonderful list - thank you 🌻🌱
These are great suggestions - I love this!