I'm writing this entry on my phone as I take part in Day 1 of the 30x30 Challenge sponsored by Canadian naturalist David Suzuki, and Ontario Parks.
If you haven't heard about it, Ontario Parks is challenging people to spend at least 30 minutes a day for 30 straight days in August outdoors in nature.
Yes, I'm writing this post on my phone, but the idea of the 30x30 Challenge is to disconnect for half an hour and soak in the beautiful nature around you. Bring that phone along to snap a couple of pictures, but don't open up Facebook or Twitter while you're outside, save that for when you get home.
Now, I get outdoors as much as I can, but I can always find a way to say I'm too busy and skip a day, but I've opted to take part and get close to nature every day this month. And to stay accountable, I'll post daily about where and how I spent my time outside.
The bonus for me is that my backyard sits on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment, so nature is just a backyard away. Be ready for lots of posts from my home. Here's the picture of my Day 1 location:
I do have plans to get out this month and experience many different aspects of nature. I have a kayak tour planned, hiking at provincial parks and conservation areas and even nature parks in town.
I challenge all of you to get outdoors and into nature for half an hour a day for the month of August. It's shown that being outdoors is great for your health, so give it a shot.
Take a snapshot and tell everyone about your 30 minutes using #30x30challenge on Facebook or Twitter, follow and share with me on Twitter (@PortlyHiker) and spread the word to anyone who likes to be outdoors.
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