Walking on two feet is one of humanity’s greatest tricks. While other species found their special talents scaling smooth trees, running at the speed of light, or tackling other creatures with brute force, we humans developed a knack for bipedalism. As bipeds, we’re free to swing our arms and use our unique tools in the…
Walking as a way of “Seeing” nature
Join us for the Louisville Earth Walk at Cherokee Park in Louisville on October 22nd— Register here. Our Guest Blogger is Terrell Holder from the Greater Louisville Sierra Club. I’m a sponge for what I “see” in the world with all my senses. My wife occasionally has to scold me to keep my eyes on the road…
Walking as a Call to Action
Join us for the Louisville Earth Walk at Cherokee Park in Louisville on October 22nd— Register here. Our Guest Blogger is Andrea Diaz Buezo, biology student from Western Ky. University. Walking is one of those things we can often take for granted. We learn to do it before we turn two, we wobble on unstable…
Preparing for the Earth Walk (Don’t Wait to Register!)
Join us for the 5th Annual Louisville Earth Walk this Saturday, 9 am at the Hogan’s Fountain Shelter in Cherokee Park! Bring the whole family, or form a team with your friends! We have many treats and activities that will make the day special. Get there early— the first 100 registered walkers will have a…
A Sense of Wonder
From The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson- “What is the value of preserving and strengthening this sense of awe and wonder, this recognition of something beyond the boundaries of human existence? Is the exploration of the natural world just a pleasant way to pass the golden hours of childhood or is there something deeper?…
Walking Together
Come out to the Earth Walk with your friends and family and enjoy walking together. Walking is a wonderful family friendly activity and anyone can be involved with. Walking can be very therapeutic as well and it is a wonderful form of exercise that is less harsh on the body, unlike a lot of other…
One Month Away From Louisville Earth Walk: A Walk Playlist For You
By Audrie Lamb Audrie Lamb currently serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light. We are officially one month away from the 5th annual Louisville Earth Walk, a community celebration featuring a non-competitive walk – with virtual participation options. If you are participating in person, the community-wide walk will happen on…
The Health Benefits of Walking
Walking gets you up off the couch; away from the desk; out of the house and but not in the car! Your posture changes. Your focus changes. Your attitude changes. Tense muscles relax a bit. Weak muscles get stronger. Your heart muscle gets stronger! Your blood circulation improves. These are some of the expected benefits…
Groups who benefit from LEW
When we first established the Louisville Earth Walk 5 years ago we had two clear purposes 1) Raise awareness around the important work of creating a green and healthy city and 2) Raise funds for the organizing partners – all local non-profits dedicated to environmental sustainability and fostering the connections between people and planet. While…
Earth Walk 2020: More Than Just Walking
Covid-19 restrictions and different levels of concern from all people are making this year’s event a bit more than walking. If you are able to find a safe place to participate- fantastic! But, what if you aren’t in a position to go to a park or take a walk around your area? Having a virtual…
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