What is this project?
This project is my contribution to the Access to Nature goal outlined in Vancouver's Greenest City 2020 Action Plan. One of the main targets in the plan is that all Vancouver residents will be within a five minute walk of a natural space by 2020.

Who am I?
I am Becky Till, a CityStudio student working in collaboration with the City of Vancouver on Greenest City projects. I am also a person wondering what it really means to have access to nature.

What will all the participants and myself be doing?
Each participant of this challenge is going to "take a moment" in a "natural space" everyday for the next ten days (March 24th - April 2nd). We will all be posting reflections both written and visual to share what impact this commitment is having on us.

Why am I doing this?
Well, because I used eat blackberries on a forest path during my commute and now I try not to get hit by cars. I want to see if there is a bridge between my busy city life and my need to feel connected to nature. What does it mean to connect with nature in a city? Does it have the same impact as "wilder" nature? Will having more contact make a noticeable difference in my life? To broaden my conclusions I asked fourteen other people living in Vancouver if they could commit to "Accessing Nature" for 10 days straight too. They said yes.
It's on!

Wednesday 28 March 2012

Kaylen and Deanna - Day 4


Tuesday, Day 4 of the challenge I was determined to really take a moment. I was thinking about a particular "green space" on my way to work, but what I really wanted was not there - a bench. I really wanted to sit and chill for a minute, but this space was definitely lacking in this area. I gave up and went in, assuring myself I would actually leave my office for a break for once and find somewhere to just "be."

Thankfully, I followed through and tried the "green space" on the other side. I've gotta say it was a little disappointing too. There were benches at least, but it seemed kind of abandoned. I had to look up to feel somewhere else.

On a slightly humorous note, it was really windy so I had my hood on and I was talking on my hands free when I first got there. There was a lady walking her dog who I entered the park behind and I think she figured I was either crazy or going to mug her.

Once again, I think Kaylen won this round. He played on the playground at school, probably at least 3 different times.

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