How to instill green wonder in children

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How to instill green wonder in children

March 4th, 2009 by mark

“If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life.”

-Rachel Carson

As a society we are becoming aware of the benefits of unstructured play in nature to a child’s social and emotional development. Instead of being told—as I was—to “go outside and play,” children are spending more time indoors and at scheduled social events.

Here is a list of some organisations which provide insight and ideas and rescources for greening our children:

Children & Nature Network (C&NN)
GREENHOUR.ORG,
KaBOOM! i
The Sierra Club’s Building Bridges to the Outdoors Project
Take A Child Outside Week i

For the full detailed breakdown of these excellent organisations read the full article at SuperEco

Source; Super Eco

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Anne Keisman said, on March 5th, 2009 at 6:03 pm

Thanks for spreading the word about Green Hour! We also have a nifty NatureFind feature. You just plug in your zipcode and find all the green spaces near you: http://www.greenhour.org/naturefind

Thanks!
Naomi Sachs said, on March 5th, 2009 at 6:19 pm

The Therapeutic Landscapes Network also has some great information about how to inspire kids – and grownups! – to get outside, enjoy nature, and instill green wonder. Check us out at http://www.healinglandscapes.org and http://tldb.blogspot.com.