Nature Connection

Nature Connection Challenge - Day 28 - Make Time To be Silly

Things in our world feel heavy and uncertain. Let’s take our own lives in a lighter direction today by taking time to be silly and playful. Get outside to collect some natural materials and make a silly mask or hat out of them. Take a picture and share with us on Facebook or Instagram. Have FUN!

Nature Connection Challenge Day 27 - Tie a Square Knot

This challenge is something that can be done outdoors or inside. Having good knot tying skills can come in handy the more time you spend in nature. We hope you enjoy this video done by one of our Through The Trees Guides, Trent Griffin.

Good luck with your knots!!

Today’s challenge is to get bundled up, take a walk outside and find your favorite tree. And, give that tree a big ole hug! It’ll be good for you and our Mother Earth!!

Wishing you a lovely day!

Nature Connection Challenge Day 25 - The Water Cup Challenge

With the rain coming today, we thought a challenge that was connected to water yet that could be done inside, would be fun.

Your challenge if you choose to accept it:
Fully fill a cup ( paper or plastic ) with water. Hold the cup near your body close to your center point. Now walk around the house or outside without spilling a drop of water. This is a great way to gauge how well you maintain your  mind -body connection focus. Have fun…

Nature Connection Challenge - Day 24 - Soak In The Sun

During challenging times it can be easy for our minds to focus on negativity. Where focus goes, energy flows - so if we want to find joy in tough times, it is important to find ways to focus on what is good and beautiful in our lives. Sunshine has an amazing way of brightening our mood, so today’s challenge is to mindfully soak up some sun:

1. Go Outside if you can. If you can’t, try to sit by a sunny window to soak up some rays. If its n…

Today we challenge you to do some painting outdoors, using nature items as paintbrushes! Grab some paper, paint, and search for leaves, evergreen needles, sticks, bark - and experiment with these different painting instruments. We would love to see your beautiful paintings, so be sure to share on our Facebook page!

Of all the senses our sense of Smell is the most primal. It has a direct effect on our minds and bodies. It affects our moods and is connected to both our emotions and memories. The sense of Smell can trigger an immediate response and have an effect that lasts long after it has gone.  
To illustrate this point, try this; What is your most favorite smell? In your mind as you are exploring that smell, Where do you go? How d…

The Through The Trees team has been working hard to create some brand new ways for you to engage with us online. Today’s Challenge is to check out the new programs on our website! We have programs for all ages to help guide you to connect with yourself, nature and our wonderful community.

We are so grateful to be able to share what we love with all of you!

Today’s Nature Connection Challenge is to head outside and build a debris shelter or fort. Use sticks and brush you can find to create a fun place to find some shelter. Maybe even have a picnic lunch in your shelter!

We’d love to see what you create - share pictures of your shelter or fort with us!

Nature Connection Challenge - Day 19 - Mixing Mud Potions

It’s another rainy day in Maine, but that won’t keep us inside because it’s the perfect day to make some magical mud potions! Grab a cooking pot, small bucket or a bowl and a spoon and let your kiddo have fun mixing together leaves, mud, water, sticks, and acorns. Be sure to share your muddy magic with us on Facebook or Instagram!