“Our brains are set up for a nature-oriented existence.”
– Michael Gurian, therapist and author
Study after study shows that our physical and mental health requires immersion in the awe and wonder of the natural world.
However …
Something profound is happening. As important as nature is, children are not getting enough of it, nor of the wonder it sparks in their absorbent minds.
Simply put …
The digital screen is no substitute for kids actually experiencing the sight, sound, taste, touch and smell of the marvels and mysteries of our natural world. By loosing touch with the art of nature … and its uniting fabric … also at jeopardy is the shared experience of belonging.
With this in mind…
Every nudging step we can give our children toward the wonder, indeed the grand canvas of nature, is an important step
because…
“Nature Deficit Disorder studies show that art heals by changing a person’s physiology.”
– Children & Nature Network
