The days are longer, the weather is warmer and
hopefully, you are choosing to enjoy these days by
spending more time outside.
Earlier this year, CalvertHealth announced its 1000
Hours Outside Challenge. The challenge is inspired by
a global movement designed to help both children and
adults match their screen time with green time.
1000 hours outside may seem unattainable to some,
but any additional time spent outside is a win! This
challenge is all about making small changes that will have a big impact
on your overall health. Taking everyday activities outside, such as eating
lunch or reading a book, will really rack up the hours fast! So set a goal
that works for you and get outside!
Visit this link to download hour trackers or sign up for
our monthly newsletter. You can also keep up with challenge participant
Becca by reading her monthly
blog posts. Getting outside while working
full time and having little ones at home can be a challenge in itself, but it
is possible!
We also want to celebrate each hour with you! Make sure to share
your outside stories or pictures on social media and tag @CalvertHealth
(
Instagram and
Facebook) and use the hashtag: #CalvertChallenge or
#GetCalvertOutside.
Here are some ways
you can get outside
this season:
TAKE A HIKE.
American Chestnut
Land Trust (ACLT) is doing a 12
Hikes in ’23 Challenge. Take one
hike per month, or play catch up so
you have 12 hikes under your belt
by the end of the calendar year.
GO ON AN ADVENTURE.
Calvert
County Parks & Recreation has a
scavenger hunt available on their
website. Visit any park (even if it’s
not located in Calvert County) and
see how many items you can find.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW.
Head
to the library, grab a book and read
in your favorite hammock, outdoor
chair or poolside (just don’t forget
the sunscreen).
GROW SOMETHING.
Create an
outdoor flower bed or garden and
tend it. You can even use a temporary
raised bed intended for seasonal use
only (just in case you don’t have a
green thumb).
EXPLORE YOUR OWN BACKYARD.
Well, maybe not your backyard, but
get out there and see everything our
beautiful area has to offer! There’s
beaches, boardwalks, outdoor
eateries, parks and nature trails
and so much more.