Activity book · By Xia Lowery
Nature Connections
30 Activities for Families, Caregivers & Activity Leaders to Connect with Older Adults
Share nature through words, gentle movement, sensory experiences, memories, and community connections. Every lesson has its own page, with duration, materials, setting, activity type, and accessibility options in a clear sidebar.
Take a look inside. Download a free six-page preview with the contents and two complete activities: What's That Sound? and From Garden to Sunday Dinner.
Full-book purchasing details are coming soon. The companion printables and recordings below are free.
Free supporting downloads
Print only what you need. All worksheets are optional. Enjoy the prompts aloud, or let a family member or caregiver record memories with permission.
Nature Trivia Cards
24 knowledge and memory cards, with answers printed on each knowledge card.
Download PDFMovement & Weather Cards
14 prompts with a seated option on every card.
Download PDFWorksheets & Supporting Materials
Optional memory notes, word chains, garden scenarios, water guidance, and conversation prompts.
Download PDFDeveloping the Land
Eight connected landscape tiles and an assembly guide.
Download PDFAnimal & Nature Recordings
Ten real field recordings, with a listening guide and source credits.
Download audio packListen to nature
For What's That Sound?. Preview each recording and use a comfortable volume. Some clips are short and can be replayed. Thunder is optional.
American Robin
Green Tree Frog
Crickets
Canada Geese
Chickens
Ocean
Stream
Thunder
Dawn Chorus
Six ways to connect
- Nature & Words
Word games, trivia, listening, and storytelling. - Nature & Movement
Gentle movement, chair birdwatching, and nature detectives. - Nature at Home
Sensory objects, growing plants, garden guests, and familiar scents. - Our Place in Nature
Water, energy, food, and community science. - Nature & Memories
Places, seasons, work, and personal stories. - Nature & Action
Earth Day, land-use choices, restoration, and legacy.
Getting started
Choose one lesson that fits the participant's interests and energy. Print cards single-sided and cut along their borders. For Developing the Land, print tiles at 100% / Actual size, trim to the map borders, and assemble four columns by two rows.
Gather everyday supplies and any local maps or personal photographs listed in your lesson. Participation can mean speaking, listening, looking, writing, drawing, or simply sharing the moment.