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Thank you for taking a few minutes to respond to this questionnaire. We are interested in learning about your connection to nature. This survey will be used to guide future nature-related programming in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties by University of Illinois Extension.
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors?
Yes
Unsure
No
What activities do you enjoy doing while spending time outdoors? Select all that apply.
Exercise or sports (walking, running, biking, etc.)
Hiking by oneself or with family
Looking for wildlife or plants
Gardening, mowing, landscaping, or managing one's land
Cook-outs or picnics with family and friends
Canoeing, kayaking, or boating
Fishing
Swimming
Hunting or trapping
Camping
Foraging
Playing with your children or grandchildren
Riding an ATV
None, do not enjoy spending time outdoors
Other
Where do you go to spend time outdoors? Select all that apply.
Your own yard
Your or your relatives' land
City park
Garden
State park
Shawnee National Forest
U.S. Fish and Wildlife refuge
Natural area
Lake, river, or other waterway
Farm
None, do not spend time outdoors
Other
What has stopped you from or makes it difficult for you to spend time outdoors? Select all that apply.
Lack of time
Not having a group of people to enjoy nature with
Not knowing where to go to experience nature
Fear of snakes, ticks, or other wildlife
Physical limitations
Lack of transportation
Seasonality of weather (too hot in summer or cold in winter)
Not feeling safe
Lack of interest
Lack of green spaces near where you live
Other
Which barrier would you rank as your top barrier to spending time outdoors?
Lack of time
Not having a group of people to enjoy nature with
Not knowing where to go to experience nature
Fear of snakes, ticks, or other wildlife
Physical limitations
Lack of transportation
Seasonality of weather (too hot in summer or cold in winter)
Not feeling safe
Lack of interest
Lack of green spaces near where you live
Other
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