Kant's World

We discussed on Monday some of the views of Kant.  One of particular interest was his belief that the world has no character until we, as sentient beings, give it one.  I certainly can understand the origins of this statement; if I deduce all components of our lives (material, natural, geographical, etc.) I clearly understand that the very core structure of life is composed of many facets constructed by various organisms.  When standing alone in the wilderness we feel the wind, hear the wildlife, and smell nature.  These are perceived as evidence that the world is defined BEFORE us, however the inverse is true.  As humans we impose ourselves on the world; we organize the chain of cause in all realms of life.  Because my act of standing and observing and perceiving defines the natural world, I am, in essence, creating a subjective world that is dictated by my thoughts and actions.  Do you think this is a fair example, or am I completely mislead?