In a tech-dominated and global environment, we humans are losing our key connections. Our children grow up increasingly disconnected from natural systems, natural processes, and each other, stifling their happiness, creativity, and sense of Self. Explore Nature By Nurture can help you and your learners connect to and through the outdoors, maximizing benefits from interacting in a more complete environment.
Bridging the Disconnect
Discover mother nature and the invisible ways you interact with her
The simple act of spending time in natural environments, and even looking at natural objects, feeds our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Imagine discovering more about mother nature while also learning how to intentionally recreate environments that work for you.
Join an occasional program, or come more regularly as a member. We host short walks and more active classes for youth, adults, and families.
Learn or enhance your teaching strategies
Formal educator? Nonformal educator? Home educator?
Intentional outdoor learning can restore focus and attention in the classroom, build potent and accessible memories, raise creativity, and boost problem-solving skills.
However and whomever you teach, get confident about your content and delivery through outdoor teaching and learning.
Cultivate healthy environments
Data from a variety of fields shows physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits of regular and intentional outdoor learning. Positive benefits extend to youth and adults, to students and teachers.
Get help assessing your space for outdoor teaching and learning, build multiple outdoor days into your curriculum, and support staff in teaching effectively outside.
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“…They are having a blast - again thank you so much for this program - it's really amazing for my kids :)…”
— A Satisfied Summer Camp Parent of ages 7 and 10