Mentor Development
For March, the challenges will center around the theme of Literacy. This week’s challenge is to read with your mentee. Perhaps this looks like sitting in a coffee shop with your own books and cup of hot cocoa. Maybe it’s you reading your mentee’s favorite book with them or reading part of your favorite book to them. Or, you might grab a local newspaper and look through it asking your mentee to pick out an article that seems interesting to them. Whatever you read and however you do it, be sure to discuss it with your mentee after! What did they find interesting or confusing? How does what they read relate to their personal life? The discussion possibilities are endless!
Activity Ideas
There are lots of indoor and outdoor activities to do around Madison during the colder months.
Museums are a great way to spend time together – check out all the different free museums around town!
11 Warm Things to Do in Madison in the Winter
A study by Polish researchers suggests that walking through a snowy landscape leads to a greater sense of self-esteem. Lucky us.
While it’s different for everybody, it takes an average of 2,000 steps to walk a mile. Here are some brief walking routes for you to get your steps in no matter the weather.
Bear Mound Park loop | 1 mile | ~2,000 steps
This loop starts and ends at the easternmost end of Vilas Avenue, wrapping around Bear Mound Park.
Cherokee Marsh Bluebird loop | .5 miles | ~1,000 steps
Note that there are no dogs allowed at this conservation park.
Guided Arboretum hikes | 2-3 miles | ~4,000-6,000 steps
Guided hikes are offered every weekend, making for great multi-generational outings.
Tenney Park Breakwater | .25 miles | ~500 steps
This brisk stroll allows for an unobstructed view of Mendota’s shoreline.
Friends of Sequoya Library Book Sale
Saturdays: March 15, April 5, May 3, 17, June 7, July 5, August 2
9:00am-4:00pm
This sale takes place at the Friends of Sequoya Bookshop, 6672 Odana Road . On the first Saturday of each month, Friends of Sequoya Book Sales take place at our shop located at 6672 Odana Road in Market Square (next to Play-it-Again Sports).
Indoor Nature Walk of Bird and Blossom
Saturday, March 8, 2:00pm
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
David Drake, Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at UW-Madison, leads a tour of the exhibition Bird and Blossom, focusing on the bird habitats depicted. Explore the natural world in this 30-minute gallery talk through the woodblock prints in the exhibition while gaining insight into the native habitats of the birds depicted.
We love seeing photos of you and your mentee spending time together! Please share them with us via your coach or using the hashtag #intentionalmentoringmadison
If you have a change in personal information (phone/address/email) please respond to this email or notify your mentor coach ASAP.
If you have questions or need help with a situation and can’t reach your coach, contact:
Katie Mae katiemae@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Katie katie@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Franny franny@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
All the best,
Intentional Mentoring