Nature Connection Cards will inspire your deeper connection with nature!

Nature Connection Cards were designed to help you to form a deeper and more vibrant connection with nature.

This beautifully designed deck contains 54 cards; two cards contain Foundational Practices, which underlie and support the activities on the other 52 cards. Each card contains a suggestion for an activity or practice to help you expand your mindful awareness of your connection with nature.

I find great inspiration and joy in nature, and use the cards regularly. I am delighted to offer them to you and hope that you will also benefit from nature’s peace and beauty.

Cards are 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches; the same size as regular playing cards.

How People Are Using Nature Connection Cards

You can pick a card at random before spending time in nature, and use that activity to guide your experience. This works well individually or with a friend or even a group.

Consider devoting a year to developing your nature connection. At the beginning of each week, choose one card to guide your nature connection for the whole week; there are 52 cards and 52 weeks in a year!

Foundation Practices underlie and support each activity:

Use the Foundation Practice of establishing a Sit Spot Practice. Find a place outside where you can sit undisturbed for 15-20 minutes. Choose a place that is convenient to get to, so that you can make a regular commitment to visit daily (or several times a week). Also, make sure it’s a place you feel safe. A corner of your backyard, or an apartment balcony will serve nicely. Go to your place, and sit. That’s it. While you’re sitting, pay attention to what’s going on around you, but that’s it. You don’t need to do anything else. This one practice, if you stick to it faithfully, will do more to increase your feelings of connection with nature than anything else.

Use the Foundation Practice of Preparing for a Nature Walk. Before beginning, pause and take three slow, conscious breaths. In doing so, quiet the mind. Tune into each of your senses in turn. Then begin walking, mindfully. If your attention gets diverted while walking, pause and take three slow, conscious breaths and return to center. Continue walking. Repeat. When your walk is over, take some time to reflect. During what times did you feel the most connected with your surroundings? Was your mind wandering? Were you present?

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