This guest post is from artist, naturalist and Seattle Nature Alliance member, D. Nordin. I routinely walk every day. These walks usually amount to a brisk 4 to 6 miles. These walks typically occur in the morning, and more often … Continue reading Stillness (the art of traveling far in a short distance)
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting back on the year. In doing so, we couldn’t help but to come up with our own ‘top ten list’. Not really a ‘top’ ten, but more of a … Continue reading The End of Another Year
Slow Nature is catching on fast. “Slow” Movements are really popular right now: Slow Food, Slow Fashion, Slow Parenting, and many more. Now, there’s Slow Nature. (It’s about time, right?) Why Slow? Slow Nature isn’t claiming there’s anything wrong with speeding through a forest or natural area. It’s fun to sail through a forest canopy on a zipline, hurtle over obstacles on a mountain bike, or run really fast on a trail. You get your exercise and your nature-fix all in one brisk outing. It’s like killing two birds with one stone. But, when you … Continue reading Slow Nature
Kids understand Slow Nature. They’re natural-born scientists, eager to explore and make their own discoveries. Yesterday in Discovery Park forest we came upon a very small boy examining something on the forest floor. “Hurry up!” the mother yelled from farther ahead. “We’ve got things to SEE!” But, the boy stayed right there, lost in his fascination. “Mom!” he yelled back. “I’ve got a BUG!” His voice was jubilant, as if he’d just uncovered something truly marvelous. It’s good to slow down and say hi to the bugs and the slugs every once in a while. Continue reading Slow Nature
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