You create a simple map of the place where you live — your block, yard, neighborhood, or any place you spend time.
It can be drawn, photographed, sketched, or digital.
There is no right way. Only your way.
Mapping helps you notice patterns, flows, relationships, and boundaries. It turns your home into a living system you can understand and care for.
1. Choose your place
Your street
Your building
Your yard
A nearby park
A path you walk often
2. Walk slowly
Notice:
Water
Light
Plants
Animals
People
Movement
Edges
Sounds
3. Draw or capture what you see
You can:
Draw a simple sketch
Take photos
Make a collage
Use shapes on paper
Create a digital map
4. Add details
Mark:
Where water flows
Where light hits
Where plants grow
Where people gather
Where things change
5. Reflect
What surprised you?
What did you notice that you’ve never seen before?
What is the “heart” of your place?
Where does life gather?
What patterns repeat?
What feels fragile?
What feels strong?