A new study by O.M. Aguilar, a graduate assistant in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University, confirms what previous studies and parents know: Gardening with children makes them more sensitive to environmental issues. As reported in LOHAS, the study … [Read more...]
A Lesson in Patience: Natural Playgrounds Made From Trees
Kids growing up in the mountains where I live love to tie young trees' trunks into knots. As you drive along the roads, you often see older trees with trunks twisted long ago by young hands. Plantware has taken this concept even further in designing a living playground for … [Read more...]
How To Improve Your Children’s Eyesight – Go Outdoors
We talk a lot of this blog about the benefits of children being outside and exploring nature. We cite research that shows how it helps cognitive development and increases awareness of our natural world. Now, you can add one more reason to the list. Australian researchers have … [Read more...]
Stuck in School: McMonagle Elementary Cuts Recess
I'm glad someone is trying to do something about children not getting enough fresh air and outdoor time. I just read mcmilker's post about the No Child Left Inside campaign. I wish I had known about it sooner. I would have been promoting it, and sending information about it to … [Read more...]
Boy's Life Features Green DIY Projects
If you have a cub scout or boy scout yor probably receive Boy's Life Magazine. For the past several issues, they've had green topics featured: green vehicles, ocean and reef conservation, eco-friendly fun, and sporting green. The newest edition, September 2008, features a … [Read more...]
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