1. October 20, 2008 What is autumn to you?
Think about shapes, colors, and the feel of fall.
Think about seasonal celebrations such as football games, the World Series, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.

2. October 29, 2008
Make up a story about you alone or you and your friends in a nature setting.
An adventure would be great or simply time you spent in the setting.

3. October 28, 2008 Finding connections to transcendentalism
Who can we call heroes today?
Whom would you like to emulate?
Why did you choose that person?
In your opinion, what is conscience?

4. October 27, 2008
Choose three of Thoreau’s quotes. Write the quote then explain what you think he meant and how this quote applies to you.

5. October 21, 2008
Choose your special place in nature. (lake, backyard, neighborhood park, river, farm, meadow, etc.)
Some place you like spending time to enjoy nature.
Make a map of this place. Note special experiences and/or thoughts you have had there. Note those experiences on the map (at least five items based on your experiences).

6. October 22, 2008
Write a paragraph journal entry about your special place from yesterday. Describe your experiences at this place, how they affected you, how they are unique for you, what makes this a special place, etc.

7. October 23, 2008
Journal—Thoreau went to the woods to live deliberately. What would you like about living in Thoreau’s cabin for two years, two months, and two days? What would Henry like and dislike about living in your home?
From Walden or Life in the Woods pages

8. October 22, 2008
Write a journal entry describing your experiences at your special place. How did they affect you? How are the experiences unique for you? What makes this place special for you?