So, you might be wondering why I decided to make this blog. It started about 2 years ago when I read Richard Louv's book "Last Child in the Woods. Saving Children from Nature Deficit Disorder". Wow! It was a real eye opener! I highly recommend this book if you are a parent or a teacher and you want to learn more about children not getting outside as much. I have always loved being outdoors, whether hiking or camping or other activities. And I love working with children as well. But lately I have noticed that many of the children that I work with don't like playing outside. They would rather be inside on the computer. So I made it a goal to help inspire them to enjoy the outdoors through fieldtrips and projects, as well as games and stories. Then this last Spring, I took a naturalist class through the Audubon Society of Greater Denver and have done some volunteering with them. What a blast! That was when I realized that I have so much to offer and to share with others. I have one room in my house filled with nature books, environmental books and curriculum and many websites on my favorites. I can't do it all at work, so I felt I should share it with you, my readers! And hopefully, you will share some of your favorite ideas with me as well. I am really excited about this and I hope you will join me!
Let's inspire others to get outside and reconnect with Mother Nature!
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