do people really not like Nature?
A couple years ago when I was in school, I recommended going out into nature with some school friends. One said it was an “L take” and basically they felt there were “better” things to do. Do people really not like nature? And why not? Isn’t going in nature as valid and fun as other activities? Is a long walk in nature too old school for other younger people? I hope those people have changed they missed out on some good views on the trails that were near us at the time. #nature #naturelovers #naturehaters While were on the topic, what are some fun activities you like to do in nature or Outdoors?
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some people really don’t! i work outdoors a lot and whenever i tell my sister about cool biology things i do like surveying for macroinvertebrates or releasing fish into a lake she immediately goes “ewwww” and thinks it’s weird. there is such a disconnect between humans & our planet now and it’s sad