Professional Development

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Displaying items by tag: Children and Nature Network

Tuesday, 07 June 2016 00:00

Reconnecting Children with Nature

Theory and research evidence support the common-sense notion that children and youth need nature, and nature needs them. Spending time outdoors, specifically in natural environments (woods, lakes, rivers, beaches, naturalized school grounds, parks and trails), is associated with positive health, mental health, educational and social-emotional learning outcomes.

Published in Professional Development