Edutopia – Sarah Keel 
Children today seem to spend less and less time outdoors, due to the pull of technology, busy family lives, and safety concerns…This disconnect has dire consequences for children in the areas of health, communication skills, and academics. And children who spend more time connecting to nature in meaningful ways are more likely to develop pro-environmental attitudes. In order to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, children need to spend time in and engage with nature.” (more)