During the COVID-19 crisis, if you’re experiencing cabin fever and your kids (and you) are climbing (or drawing on) the walls indoors, we’ve got a plan to keep you connected with nature! The mental, physical, social and emotional benefits of regular and meaningful opportunities to connect with nature are many and vital for the health of kids, families, people of all ages and our planet. But, during this time, we’re being asked to keep our physical distance from others and stay home except for accessing essential services, perhaps connecting with nature isn’t at the forefront of our minds. But nature is still open for business and a good bit of fresh air, nature time and outdoor fun can help keep you happy and healthy. Of course, if you can go outdoors and into nature, there are a few things you can do to help keep you, your family and others healthy and well: If you or your family are feeling unwell it’s best to stay home and seek medical advice Only go out with people in your household Keep to yourself and maintain appropriate distances in public areas Take your own food and water Be aware public toilet facilities may be […]BUCKET FULL OF NATURE: A Fun Indoor Nature Challenge for Families
During the COVID-19 crisis, if you’re experiencing cabin fever and your kids (and you) are climbing (or drawing on) the walls indoors, we’ve got a plan to keep you connected with nature! The mental, physical, social and emotional benefits of regular and meaningful opportunities to connect with nature are many and vital for the health of kids, families, people of all ages and our planet. But, during this time, we’re being asked to keep our physical distance from others and stay home except for accessing essential services, perhaps connecting with nature isn’t at the forefront of our minds. But nature is still open for business and a good bit of fresh air, nature time and outdoor fun can help keep you happy and healthy. Of course, if you can go outdoors and into nature, there are a few things you can do to help keep you, your family and others healthy and well: If you or your family are feeling unwell it’s best to stay home and seek medical advice Only go out with people in your household Keep to yourself and maintain appropriate distances in public areas Take your own food and water Be aware public toilet facilities may be […]