Here are some photos from our family nature walk the other day.
I have fond childhood memories of taking a "nature walk" every fall. Our walks were a little different though; we would all load into the manure spreader and dad would pull us back into the woods on grandpa's ancient tractor. :) Dad would point out all the tree names and we would collect leaves.
I want to continue this tradition with my kids, but knew I had some work to do when Kylie immediately asked for my iphone so that she could "play games"! UGH. "No, you can't play games on my phone... we're on a nature walk, enjoy nature!!" It didn't take her long to appreciate the beauty around her, though. She quickly began pointing out squirrels, collecting acorns and talking about the colorful leaves!
Looking at the "river" under the bridge.
Kylie putting leaves in her bag. We stuck some tape to her stroller so she could collect other little nature things (flowers, sticks, acorns, etc).
It does our hearts good to know that you have warm memories of this. It sounds a bit "primitive" to ride in a manure spreader and of course we sat on thick foam pads! We would take apples with us and simply enjoyed each others' company. How about Grandpa Bill's "Pumpkin Joe" too?
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