Reflections on Nature

Congratulations on completing twenty-nine awesome activities! Now, it's time to think about your adventures and what you've learned. Take out your Nature Journal or braille slate and get started!

What You'll Need:

  • Imagination
  • Nature Journal and pencil 
  • Braille slate and stylus 
  • (Tactile) drawing paper and markers
  • Screen reader (if available)

Instructions:

Step 1. Observations and Discoveries:
What were your Nature Journal adventure's most interesting and memorable observations and discoveries?

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Step 2. Enjoyable Experiences:
Which activities did you enjoy the most? Was it the indoor investigations, outdoor explorations, or artistic components? Why?


Step 3. Personal Connections:
Did your relationship with nature change by undertaking these activities? If so, how?


Step 4. What Surprised You:
Did you find anything you didn't expect during your nature explorations? How did it affect your experience?


Step 5. Moving Forward:
Think about what areas of nature you would want to learn more about. Which specific topics, environments, or hobbies are you interested in exploring? 


Step 6. Artistic Reflection:
Using your imagination, capture what you felt undertaking your Nature Journal adventure. You can draw, make a collage, or use any other creative means to depict your experience.


Step 7. Sharing Insights:
Share the highlights of your Nature Journal adventures with people who are important to you. Your unique perspective and insights can serve as a source of inspiration.


Step 8. Goal Setting:
Set one or two nature-related goals for the future. These could be specific activities, places to explore, or habits you want to develop.

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Step 9. Closing Thoughts:
Write down your final thoughts or feelings about your Nature Journal adventures. What would you like to say to your future self?


Conclusion:
As you wrap up this final activity, take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey you've been on. Your Nature Journal now holds a treasure trove of discoveries and memories. Keep exploring, observing, and celebrating the wonders of nature. Have fun, stay curious, and keep the nature vibe alive!
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Image credit: Photograph by Sutipond Somnam