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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN NATURE: An Interview with Karen Pittman
Karen J. Pittman is president and CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment, a national nonprofit, nonpartisan “action tank” that combines thought leadership on youth development, youth policy, cross-system/cross-sector partnerships and developmental youth practice with...
CITY SPROUTS: The Budding Movement to Integrate Garden-Based Learning in Public School Education
When does a public school district decide that it’s worthwhile to invest in building school gardens? The Boston Schoolyard Initiative built more than 30 outdoor classrooms in the city’s public schools, driven by the mayor’s strong interest and commitment. San...
How Much Nature Is Enough? 120 Minutes a Week, Doctors Say
A new study from the UK finds that people who spent at least 120 minutes a week in nature saw a boost in their mental and physical health, compared to people who didn’t spend any time in nature. The researchers, who surveyed more than 19,000 people in the United Kingdom about the recreational time they spent in nature during the past week, along with their self-reported health and well-being, say the size of the health benefits was similar to what people would get by meeting the guidelines for physical activity.
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Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s Donating 55,000 Rods and Reels to Children Nationwide
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are donating 55,000 rods and reels to children nationwide to encourage them to get outdoors this summer. The company says it wants to challenge families to put down their digital devices and get outside to discover the joy of fishing. Bass Pro Shops will donate the rods and reels to nonprofit organizations that help children.
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THE STATISTICS on CHILDREN & NATURE
THE STATISTICS on CHILDREN & NATURE
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