While the country is experiencing some dangerously high temperatures today, I'd like to share my morning hike with you.. from the comfort of you air conditioned space (or at least a fan, I hope)!
When it is safe to do so, get outside and let the sun embrace you on this gorgeous Summer Solstice day🌞!
#summervibes #SummerSolstice #WachusettMountain #getoutside #naturetherapy #naturephotography #connectionthrunature #naturebasededucation #centralmass
What an AMAZING 1st Inside/Outside Central MA Chapter Field Trip at Turn Back Time in Paxton, MA!!!
We were joined by some pretty phenomenal educators who are already doing stellar things in the realm of early ed, and who are thirsty to learn more!!
Our host, TBT, and their AMAZING staff welcomed us in, gave us a tour and shared all they have done to make such an impact on the community thru nature-based and place-based education🌳💚.
It truly was a wonderful day! Thanks to all who participated.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule:
June-no meeting
July-Wachusett Meadow, Princeton, MA
August-Touchstone School, Grafton, MA
#connectionthrunature #naturebasededucation #placebasededucation #earlychildhoodeducation #turnbacktime #touchstoneschool #insideoutside #centralmass
Announcing the BRAND NEW Nature Connection Series starting TOMORROW, May 13th!
Over the next 3️⃣ weeks, join me to learn more about WHY nature connection matters, HOW to add it into your life and WHAT it will do to benefit your personal health & well-being☮️🌳!
Spending time in nature can have a wide range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Here are some of the key benefits of being in nature:
1. **Stress reduction:** Nature has a calming effect on the mind and body. Being in natural environments can help reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and promote relaxation.
2. **Improved mood:** Spending time in nature has been shown to boost mood and increase feelings of happiness. The fresh air, sunlight, and natural surroundings can have a positive impact on mental well-being.
3. **Increased physical activity:** Being in nature often involves physical activities such as walking, hiking, biking, or swimming, which can help improve fitness levels and promote overall health.
4. **Enhanced creativity:** Nature has been found to stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills. Being in natural environments can inspire new ideas and perspectives.
5. **Better concentration and focus:** Spending time in nature can help improve concentration and focus, making it a great antidote to the constant distractions of modern life.
6. **Improved immune function:** Some research suggests that exposure to nature can boost the immune system and help the body fight off illness and disease.
7. **Connection to the natural world:** Being in nature allows us to connect with the natural world, fostering a sense of awe, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation for the environment.
8. **Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression:** Studies have shown that spending time in nature can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, providing a natural mood boost.
9. **Better sleep:** Exposure to natural light and fresh air can help regulate the body's internal clo
The Warwick Children’s Business Fair was a BLAST and all of the children did such an amazing job! I feel honored that I was able to be a part of this fantastic event and to get a little background from each child on their business. Peaceful Roots was a proud sponsor of this event, and I got to be a judge!
Judging this was HARD. There were so many fun products to buy and the children were so excited to share about all their hard work.
I didn't take pictures of the children at their tables for privacy reasons, but here are some pics of some sweet treats I got for myself!
And these Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats are to die for!!
What an encouraging and spectacular way to teach our future generations about the power of entrepreneurship💚💙!
#entrepreneur #empoweringchildren #warwickma #businessfair #communitysupport #peacefulroots
Just bringing you some flowers to brighten your day! Spring is on the horizon🌼🥀💐🌺🪷🪻🌷🌸!
#naturetherapy #flowers #spring2024
Acton, MA
Trail Through Time
Freeman Trail Parking
Beautiful spot to come explore! Free parking, accessible trails (until you enter the woods), great for strollers, wheelchairs & walkers.
SO many birds! Beautiful river Trail to get closer to the water. Uneven terrain once you enter the woods, but trails are marked well. There is a loop trail that goes all around and returns to the parking lot too!
Great for:
•Picnic
•Bird watching
•Nature journaling
•Meandering the trails
•Connecting to Nature
Things to know:
•unleashed dogs...lots of them
•watch for 💩
•be aware of ticks as weather gets warmer, especially in the meadow
I enjoyed this spot a lot and will be coming back for sure!🤩
#naturetherapy #peacefulroots #connecttonature #connecttoself #birdwatching #actonma
90 seconds...
Take the next 90 seconds to reset you mind, body, & soul.
Inhale...
Exhale...
Slow down, connect to nature. Become one with your breath.
You deserve this time. You are worth it. Nature is part of us, we are part of It.
Be connected🌳💙💚.
#naturephotography #natureinfluencer #naturelover #breathe #breathwork #stressrelief #relax #meditation #stillness
Shifting your viewpoint can sometimes make all the difference in the world.
#gainingclarity #mindfulness #natureconnectedcoach #natureinspired #hikingnewengland #lifecoach #naturelover #perspective
Not sure about Hiking? Here are some great tips from the American Hiking Society on what you should do while out on the trails.
Drop a 🥾 in the comments if you learned something!
#hikingadventures #hikenewengland #natureinspiredcoaching #naturelover #hikinglife
Happy Earth Day 2023 from our family trip to Acadia National Park!
#Maine #AcadiaNationalPark #Acadia #earthdayeveryday #naturelover #naturephotography #getoutside
Nature IS important.
All living beings deserve a fair shot at life.
We have the means to stop the hurtful processes we have created... we can make some changes that will help the future. We need to step up and do it! #naturelover #naturegram #naturetherapy #connecttonature
Nature Walk
Come with me on a 4 minute nature walk!! Grab your boots, put on your hat & jacket and let's go! 🌲❄️🌳❄️
Hello Peaceful Roots family! I hope you are all staying warm & healthy in the early stages of 2022!!
I am VERY excited to be offering a BRAND NEW course for WOMEN! This program is called Balanced Beings and started out being a project for my master's program...and I thought I wanted to try it out with real people to see how it goes!
Balanced Beings will teach about mindfulness, self-care, and connection to self, community & nature. We will learn more about our inner beings, our community, and how we are so intertwined with the natural world around us. We will dive into the history of the land we will be spending time on, talk about the past, present & future of our selves and make connections to others in our new, loving community.
I will be running this 4-week course as a pilot program in May. Since it is a pilot program---it will be offered FREE of charge!
In return for this being a free program, I am asking participants to provide me with extensive feedback so I can work to improve this program for future paid sessions. It is a Win-Win for all of us! And it is going to be so great!!
As I mentioned, this will be a 4-week course. We will be meeting IN PERSON on Sundays from 9am-12pm at Wachusett Mountain. There is required work to be done on your own time each week that will focus on what we will discuss at our in-person meetings.
I would love to have 20 women join this pilot series...so if you are interested in learning more about it AND have a friend you think would love this event too...drop a comment below and let's talk! I want to make sure everyone understands the level of commitment with this course as it is going to help me to make it an even BETTER program in the future.
So what do you think? Do you want to be part of the very 1st Balanced Beings Community?!!💙🤍💚
