A City Park Nature Walk

The runsheet

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   Birds

   Wildlife observation

   Cooper's tip for beginners: "Find the bird with your naked eye first," keep your eyes on it and then use the binoculars if you want. As he puts it, you "pay attention with intention." Binoculars are definitely not crucial; eyes and ears really do the work.

   35 min activitySetup 3 min · Reset 3 min · 41 min all-in

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2. Bearmore’s thoughts on doing wildlife observation before being in nature

   These go especially well together because more nature time deepens any connection and sense of wonder you've alreadt started.

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   Walk though the park slowly

   Being in nature

   Between sightings, just walk. Cooper describes taking "a walk in the park" and starting "to listen and hear and see things." Move slowly and let the birds come to you. Stretch this out on a longer day, or trim it if time is short.

   15 min activitySetup 3 min · Reset 3 min · 21 min all-in

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3. Bearmore’s thoughts on doing being in nature before gratitude

   This is an excellent pairing because awe from natural beauty often activates appreciation, making gratitude practice feel especially meaningful.

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   Awe of the natural world

   Gratitude

   Before you leave, run back over what caught your eye. Cooper says birding means "experiencing the joy of the natural world" and that everyday worries tend to go away even for just for a little while."

   10 min activitySetup 1 min · Reset 1 min · 12 min all-in

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4. Time well spent.

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