04/03/2026
Would you do this??
This may seem like a weird combo, but I’m telling ya - ripping out English ivy from the forest next to our house as been such a great workout, and the sense of accomplishment I feel afterwards is even better. And Seattle forests are just COVERED in it! Next time you’re driving look for ivy climbing the trees. Eventually it will topple the them (and take the forest with it). I’m always left with a feeling that the problem is almost too big to solve… but what if…
People head to the gym all the time to move their muscles - but the energy doesn’t go towards anything. Meanwhile, our society is lacking in community (and this would get people together), mental health is low (and time spent in nature improves mental health), and our forests are struggling (they need our help!). If these two activities were combined? How cool!!
If you think this idea has merit, do you know of any health coaches you could send this to?
Let me know what you think in the comments 👇
