1. Walking alone in shaded woods or gardens.
2. The sound of moving water in nature (ocean waves; streams and rivers; winter runoff or waterfalls).
3. Observing nature, with or without a camera in hand.
4. Finding something “hidden” in plain view.
5. Identifying plants, bugs, and animals.
2. The sound of moving water in nature (ocean waves; streams and rivers; winter runoff or waterfalls).
3. Observing nature, with or without a camera in hand.
4. Finding something “hidden” in plain view.
5. Identifying plants, bugs, and animals.
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I spent my lunch hour walking through the gardens at UVic (Finnerty Gardens and the Native Plant Garden). It always amazes me how calm I feel just looking around at the ponds, plants, and wildlife. I used to feel the same way walking along the Colquitz "River" (we knew it as Colquitz Creek) when I was growing up -- if I was upset, I would wander over and look at the bullrushes, or try to spot the otters, or just stare up at the leaves.
The number of little green spaces in and around Victoria is astounding. It's one of the things that keeps me sane, and would make it hard for me to move away.
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I spent my lunch hour walking through the gardens at UVic (Finnerty Gardens and the Native Plant Garden). It always amazes me how calm I feel just looking around at the ponds, plants, and wildlife. I used to feel the same way walking along the Colquitz "River" (we knew it as Colquitz Creek) when I was growing up -- if I was upset, I would wander over and look at the bullrushes, or try to spot the otters, or just stare up at the leaves.
The number of little green spaces in and around Victoria is astounding. It's one of the things that keeps me sane, and would make it hard for me to move away.
2 comments:
Nature is incredibly healing. Times in my life when I've been unwell or struggling, time spent feeding birds or hiking, or even just pulling weeds in the garden has been absolutely integral to my restoration. Swimming in natural water is a biggie for me, too.
I just found your blog today from following a link on another blog.
I love Victoria and all the wonderful little secluded spots around the city to truly enjoy nature! you are so luck to be living there, I moved after I graduated from UVic, but have never found a city that offers me such peace!
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