National Take a Hike day on November 17

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National Take a Hike day on November 17

The national Take a Hike day was established to recognize the more than 60,000 miles that make up of the National trails system in the U.S. The word that comes to mind when I think about 60,000 miles of trails is appreciation. It would be a sad state if we had to forge our own trails to experience nature and all its wonder. So I give whole-hearted thanks to all those hard-working people that made the trail system what it is today.

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How to turn a good walk into a great one this fall

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How to turn a good walk into a great one this fall

Fall is a fantastic season for taking a walk. Especially on a cool, sunny day. The earthy smells, saturated colors, and crunchy sounds make every step so energizing! You’d have to live under a rock if you haven’t heard about the many immune boosting benefits from walking. It lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, and reduces stress to name a few. Here are five ways to help you get even more out of your walk.

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Eight tips on how to winterize your garden

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Eight tips on how to winterize your garden

Are your flower beds starting to look a little droopy? Or maybe they are covered with leaves and other detritus. These are definitely signs that it’s time to get your garden ready for winter. But where to start? Here are a few simple tips that I pulled from an article I wrote for our local newspaper a while back.

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Want to fall in love with fall?

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Want to fall in love with fall?

Without a doubt fall is an incredible season of bounty and letting go. Crops are gathered and leaves are falling. Time feels more spacious. Shorter days might get you to bed early or cozy on the couch after dinner. It’s a season to be savored as mother nature takes a deep breath and releases summer’s high energy with a long slow sigh. And as the season moves into Thanksgiving, it turns into a time of celebration and gratitude. What’s not to love about fall?

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A note of gratitude to Nature Me readers

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Fall in Pacific Northwest. ©GIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY 2020

Fall in Pacific Northwest. ©GIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY 2020

Here in the Pacific Northwest fall is moving into its grand finale of covering the earth with a carpet of color. I am so grateful for this big beautiful earth and each of you. Please know that you inspire me every day. I know it’s a bit tough now with the pandemic restrictions, but I believe that if you perceive your life as having unlimited potential and throw in a little gratitude, you will be aligned with your true being. My heartfelt wish for you is that you will experience this kind of abundance in your own unique way. Thank you for being here with me.

Peace and joy!

Much love,

Rebecca

Explore an urban wetland this fall or winter

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Explore an urban wetland this fall or winter

As I was considering the topic of my blog post for this week, I couldn’t help but think it’s such a small thing compared to all of the BIGNESS that is happening in our world these days—Covid, elections, social justice, and violence to name a few. But then I thought, maybe small is what we each need right now. Because no matter how out of control and unnerving the world seems today

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Berries for birds

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Berries for birds

With the fall season here, many people might think it’s time to clean up the garden and put away the tools. But according to nursery professionals you can save the clean-up until mid to late November. Now is an excellent time to plant. The soil is still warm giving plants plenty of time to establish roots before winter.

So here is a suggestion…

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Simple cleansing pleasures of fall

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Simple cleansing pleasures of fall

I’ve written a lot about fall throughout the years. Mostly because it’s my favorite season. I love its stunning transitional beauty and I’m drawn to the season’s natural cleansing energy. It’s a time to let go, clear out, drop whatever is not working, and begin to turn inward.

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News from Nature Me

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News from Nature Me

Next walk set for October 20, 2018

We’ve got a gorgeous fall walk set for Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10 am in the Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle. Read here for all the details and to sign-up.

New Nature Me Look

I have a new, updated site with more photos and features for you! Here are some highlights…

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