Things You Can Do Today
The seasons are changing!
There are mountains of evidence about the health benefits of spending time in nature, so we’ve provided the following list of suggestions we hope might inspire you to get outdoors for some fresh air and activity.
Things you can do at the nature preserves
Grab your binoculars, camera, or sketch pad and go out to witness the return of migrating birds, budding branches, and the earliest flowers of spring. It’s all happening now in the nature preserves our members have protected.
Any trip away from your home requires careful planning to protect yourself and your community from the novel coronavirus. Be sure to take necessary precautions.
Become a citizen scientist for monarchs
Try a winter hike with snowshoes
Participate in the Driftless Area BioBlitz
Things you can do in your backyard
If staying closer to home is called for, there are plenty of ways to tune into nature from your backyard or even your kitchen window.
Share the sights of the season
Provide native habitat on your property