Why Structure Matters
Like Mozart's sonatas, a good hike has rhythm: preparation, ascent, reflection, return. My seniors hum along the trails near our center, herb bundles in packs.
A curriculum guide from 38 years of community program design. Every outing runs on time, with clear roles and shared effort.
Like Mozart's sonatas, a good hike has rhythm: preparation, ascent, reflection, return. My seniors hum along the trails near our center, herb bundles in packs.
Roles assigned: navigator, botanist, storyteller. No one leaves without the written plan.
Stop at switchbacks for literature: Wordsworth on nature's lessons.
Basil from my garden, shared stories from the trail.
Always leave with the next date, roles, and a single clear goal. Contact me at the senior center to join.
Related: my homepage and the Curiosity film on exploration.