CHILDREN AND NATURE

Children need Biophilic Health

THE FUTURE
DEPENDS ON IT.

Spending time in nature supports children’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It encourages active play, reduces stress, boosts mood and focus, and supports healthy development. Nature also nurtures creativity, curiosity, and resilience—laying the foundation for lifelong health and learning.¹ ²

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All children should be able

TO LEARN AND PLAY IN AND AROUND NATURE

…But the reality is, many are spending more time on screens and less time outdoors—contributing to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and childhood obesity. Access to nature isn’t equal either. Children in urban or underserved areas, and those with disabilities and neurodiversity, often face barriers to safe, inclusive green spaces.

This growing disconnect from nature doesn’t just affect their health and development now—it also shapes the kind of future they inherit. Reconnecting children with nature is essential for nurturing healthy, resilient individuals and fostering a generation that cares for the planet and all living things.

TRADE SCREEN TIME FOR GREEN TIME

How Nature Helps Children Thrive:

Growth Mindset: Observing and interacting with nature encourages children’s adaptability, perseverance, and self-belief.

Self-Regulation: With nature as a guide children learn to tune into the environment and their emotions, notice their energy levels, and manage stress by drawing upon resources within and around them

Natural Resilience & Problem-Solving: Nature teaches resilience. Just ask nature’s survival experts—animals, plants, and ecosystems—who have survived, thrived and overcome life’s challenges for more than 3.8 billion years!

Body Awareness & Movement: When children engage in movement -based and sensory activities enriched with nature they strengthen mind-body connections. This fosters emotional wellbeing and physical literacy

Ecological Literacy: Children learn to appreciate and care for themselves, others, and the earth by learning from nature how to cooperate and live sustainably in harmony with life on earth. Just follow nature’s time-tested strategies!

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Know a child who needs nature’s help?

We offer nature therapy and social-emotional learning programs designed for schools.

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