Growing up in nature is not all about trees and fruits. It’s also about water, animals, and plants. You learn to respect them and learn to love them as part of your childhood. Growing up with nature is a great way to develop a healthy relationship with the earth. Here are some ways that you can grow up with nature:
Learn to respect nature
Everywhere you go in nature, you are being taught to respect nature. You learn to look at it and see it as a friend. You learn to let go of your own preconceived ideas and emotions about nature and the environment. You learn to appreciate the simple beauty of the world around you and to take less for granted. By learning to respect nature, you are also helping to protect it. Nature is a wild and unpredictable place. It’s easy to get carried away and damage or overstep the boundaries of nature. By learning to respect nature, you are also less likely to become involved in activities that might damage the environment. 
Go for nature walks
If you’re not much of a walker, go for a walk in nature. Go for a walk in the woods, the fields, or at the beach. Go for either a hike orsome jogging. Go to a zoo or a botanical gardens. Go to the most famous nature spot in your city — the beach. Just go for a walk. You’ll be surprised how much you enjoy nature when you’re out of the city and away from the hustle and bustle of life. When you’re out in nature, you’re free to look, to smell, and to listen. You’re free to think and to feel. You’re free to be yourself in a way that you’re not usually allowed in a city.
Watch nature as a movie in natural settings
If you have the lucky occasion to see a movie in a natural setting, go for it. Natural settings are beautiful, and you’re sure to enjoy yourself even more. When you’re out in nature, you’re probably in a remote location. You might not be able to hear the sounds of nature, but you’re sure to feel them. You might even see some nature-inspired visuals, like trees and plants, as movie screens. Natural settings are also free from distractions, like things you might see in a city. You might not think of cities as being beautiful, but they’re just as beautiful in a natural setting. 
Learn about ecosystems and the functions of different type of plant and animal.
Most animals and plants have a purpose in the environment. Often, their presence is an indication that something is wrong with the environment. You can learn a lot about a place and its inhabitants by looking at what’s natural around you.
Learn about ecosystems and the functions of different type of plant and animal. You can usually find information about ecosystems and species on the internet. If you’re lucky, you might even get to meet some animals in their natural habitat. Take pictures and videos of everything you see. Save what you see and record where you’re seeing it. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy nature and how much you’re able to learn from it.
Try out different activities with the help of nature.
If you’re lucky, you might get the opportunity to try out a few different activities with the help of nature. Try out going for a walk, or take a ride on an elephant or a giraffe. You might even be allowed to ride a wild camel. You get the idea. When you’re with nature, you’re allowed to be yourself and to relax.
You might not get to do anything physical, but you’re allowed to take a break from the city and from your cares. When you’re with nature, you feel safe and you trust the environment around you.
Take a break from city life
If you’ve been living in a city your whole life, it’s very easy to feel stuck in a city setting. You might be so used to the hustle and bustle that you miss out on all of the beauty that nature has to offer. When you’re out in the country, you can relax, take it easy, and enjoy nature. You might even get to enjoy the company of animals, like a dog, a cat, a skunk, a squirrel, a meerkat, a spider, or a fly.
When you’re out in the country, you’re free to walk, to explore, to discover, and to think. You’re not tied to a location and you have a lot of space to move about in. You get the idea. When you’re out in the country, you have the opportunity to grow up.
Conclusion
Growing up with nature isn’t about being a tree hugger or having a woods you live in. You can have a healthy relationship with nature and respect it for a lot more than you usually give credit for. You can grow up with nature and learn to appreciate it for what it is — the most incredible creation ever made.
