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Are you getting enough fresh air?
We are again celebrating the 30x30 Nature Challenge with our friends at the US Green Building Council who led the charge to bring the Nature Challenge to our great state!
Statistics show that Americans spend more than 90% of their time indoors and more than 6 hours a day in front of screens!
Because of this we are disconnected to the natural world and because of our nature deficit we are more prone to
What is 30x30?
It's simple - spend 30 minutes outside for all 30 days of June.
Why?
Statistics show that Americans spend more than 90% of their time indoors and more than 6 hours a day in front of screens!
Because of this we are disconnected to the natural world and because of our nature deficit we are more prone to
- Stress
- Obesity
- Depression
- Heart Disease
- Asthma
- Reduced productivity
- Lower job satisfaction
- Higher rates of absenteeism
30 Ways to Head Outside in Oconomowoc
1. Stand Up Paddleboard on Lac La Belle
2. Take a Walk Around Fowler Lake
3. Check Out a Book at the Library and Read Outside
4. Go Canoeing
5. Watch a Badgerland Waterski Show
6. Catch a Baseball Game at Roosevelt Field
7. Ride, Walk or Roll the Lake Country Trail
8. Visit Imagination Station Playground
9. Check Out Rosenow Creek
10. Put Your Toes in the Sand at City Beach
2. Take a Walk Around Fowler Lake
3. Check Out a Book at the Library and Read Outside
4. Go Canoeing
5. Watch a Badgerland Waterski Show
6. Catch a Baseball Game at Roosevelt Field
7. Ride, Walk or Roll the Lake Country Trail
8. Visit Imagination Station Playground
9. Check Out Rosenow Creek
10. Put Your Toes in the Sand at City Beach
11. Rock Out at a Friday Night Outdoor Concert
12. Play Tennis or Pickleball at the Blain Street Courts
13. Stroll Downtown
14. Play Sand Volleyball at Roosevelt Park
15. Check Out the View at River Bluff Upper Park
16. Swim at City Beach
17. Join GO's Ice Cream Bike Ride
18. Visit Oerding Park
19. Attend the Healthy Lakes Conference
20. Enjoy a "sit" at a Lakeside Bench or Swing
12. Play Tennis or Pickleball at the Blain Street Courts
13. Stroll Downtown
14. Play Sand Volleyball at Roosevelt Park
15. Check Out the View at River Bluff Upper Park
16. Swim at City Beach
17. Join GO's Ice Cream Bike Ride
18. Visit Oerding Park
19. Attend the Healthy Lakes Conference
20. Enjoy a "sit" at a Lakeside Bench or Swing
21. Grab Your Lawn Chair and Enjoy a Legion Band Concert on a Wednesday
22. Visit Veterans Memorial Park
23. Explore the trails at Nature Hill
24. Participate in Yoga on the Green
25. Visit the Saturday Farmers Market
26. Sunset Kayak
27. Have Lunch Outside in a Park
28. Build a Sandcastle
29. Take a Break in a Colorful Chair at Village Green
30. See an Outdoor Movie in Fowler Park
22. Visit Veterans Memorial Park
23. Explore the trails at Nature Hill
24. Participate in Yoga on the Green
25. Visit the Saturday Farmers Market
26. Sunset Kayak
27. Have Lunch Outside in a Park
28. Build a Sandcastle
29. Take a Break in a Colorful Chair at Village Green
30. See an Outdoor Movie in Fowler Park
Get out in Waukesha County
Here's a list of 30 things to do in Waukesha County Parks during the 30X30 Nature Challenge. Some items include links to more information.
- Go Swimming
- Try Mountain Biking
- Kick It Up, FootGolf at Moor Downs Golf Course
- Look for a Four-Leaf Clover
- Take Your Dog to the Dog Exercise Area at Nashotah Park
- Find a new Park to Explore
- Check Out the Views from the Lake Country Bike Trail
- Camp, Close to Home
- Take a Ride Down the 30-Foot Slide at Fox River Park
- Enjoy Free Golf for the Kids (with paid adult)
- Go Fishing
- Stop and Smell the Roses
- Listen to Your Surroundings
- Read
- Canoe Along the Fox River
- Sing
- Take a Hike
- Play in the Rain
- Explore by Boat
- Play Hopscotch
- Rollerblade the Bugline
- Look Up and Watch the Clouds
- Join a Friday Morning Bird Hike
- Enjoy Your Patio
- Take a Night Hike and Count the Stars
- Fly a Kite
- Play in the Sand
- Roll Down a Hill
- Let Your Inner Child Out
- Get Out and Get Active in the Parks