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New Year’s Resolution | Finding Nature throughout the year

  In the new year, Children&Nature are resolving to make nature connection our everyday routine, inspired by the Nordic custom of “friluftsliv,” or “open-air life.” As described in our feature, friluftsliv is all about finding simple ways to delight in being outside, regardless of the weather or season. This could look like hiking in the woods, taking a dip in a lake — or simply bundling up in blankets to spend a moment outside enjoying the sunset. However you choose...

YES! Kids with autism do benefit from Nature

As it’s World Autism Awareness  Day – I ask the question Is Nature & the outdoors important for kids with autism?  Some thoughts “ Children with autism also benefit from connecting with nature. Through nature, children gain important skills while learning how to care for living things and their environment. Nurture your child’s growth and development by allowing her to explore nature.” //// Nature as a healer for autistic children The reason of many symptoms of autistic children is sensory...

Richard Louv USA Prize for innovation in Nature

The Richard Louv Prize for Innovation in Nature Connection is open to any individual doing exemplary work to advance equitable access to nature in their community or region. The Richard Louv Prize recognizes innovative strategies for creating regular access to the benefits of nature everywhere children live, learn and play. We believe equitable access to nature is achieved when systemic barriers to nature are removed and all members of a community — regardless of race, income, ability, identity or address...

Connecting city kids to the outdoors

From Children & Nature I was shocked at how much you could see the stars. I hadn’t realized how much you couldn’t see from the city but could see from there. It really took my breath away,” said 14-year-old Cinthya Costa as she described her first overnight trip in the Delaware Water Gap with Team Wilderness. Growing up, Aracelis Hannah and Cynthia Costa never went on hikes or slept outdoors surrounded by nature. It wasn’t until Hannah’s mother stumbled upon...