In our hyper-connected world, where digital devices dominate our attention and time, the idea of unplugging to reconnect with nature has never been more appealing or necessary. Earth Day provides the perfect opportunity to step away from screens and immerse ourselves in the natural world! Challenge yourself to go on a digital detox for Earth Day this year – here’s how you can rediscover the joys and connect with nature…
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bookmark_borderWays to Put Down Your Phone & Enjoy Mother Earth This Spring
Hey earth muffins! Spring weather is (finally) here to stay, which means it is time to spend more time outside! Spring is an excellent season to get extra Vitamin D and enjoy all that nature has to offer us after a long, cold winter. Keep reading for a few suggestions on easy ways to put down your phone and enjoy Mother Earth in the upcoming months!
~ Plant a garden or do some landscaping
Spring flowers are such a beautiful sign that winter is behind us… And it is the perfect time to do a bit of outdoor work. Plant some of your favorite flowers, do some weeding, or make sure your landscaping looks great. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!
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Hey earth muffins! On my recent vacation, I did a bit of day hiking. Hiking is awesome because you spend time in nature while exercising too! It is important to remember your sustainability values even when you are deep in the forest; there are plenty of ways to stay zero waste on your hike too! In today’s post, I will share some of the best ways to have a zero waste hike. Make sure to use them when on your late summer/early fall adventures! 🥾
1. Follow the cardinal rule: leave no trace
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Hey earth muffins! If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that I recently read the book The Nature Fix by Florence Williams. This book was great, as it lays out facts on why nature is good for you in all ways… And I definitely have to agree! Spending even 5 minutes with Mother Nature always improves my mood. Now that the months are getting warmer, here are my suggestions on how you too can get connected to nature this summer. 🌲
Hike
Growing up on the East Coast, I went hiking a lot when I was younger. I live in Michigan now which does have some hiking, just not super gorgeous trails like I was used to. The Upper Peninsula has more mountains than the area I live; but, there are still flat trails all over the place here. I encourage you all to see what hikes are in your area! You might be surprised at how many forests, nature preserves, and parks are accessible to hike in.
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