Saving Kids from Nature Deficit Disorder

If you have kids or grandkids and want them to grow up with a passion for nature, this webinar is for you. Research shows that children are spending far less time in the outdoors than previous generations did—and it’s taking a toll. Expedition Leaders Conan Dumenil & Payal Mehta care deeply about connecting kids with nature, and they’re here to share the benefits plus resources to help the young people in your life discover the wonders and joys of the wild world—even in their own backyard. Find out why it’s important for kids to experience nature from a young age, and what the implications are for conservation and the future of species if they don’t. Learn the crucial advantages nature provides for physical and emotional health (for adults, too!). Come away with creative approaches to enhance time in nature for the young people in your life, even in urban areas. And discover some inspiring nature activities you can do as a family. Conan and Payal draw from their own early experiences in nature as well as their work as outdoor educators, including conducting summer camps, experiential learning programs and naturalist skills workshops for kids.


Originally presented October 25, 2021

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