However, one important element of environmental health often gets missed: kids’ relationship with the natural world. Environmental values Environmental progress starts with peoples’ values, that is, what people consider important, what they want to protect. It’s about building a personal connection with the natural world — and it starts with going outside. Richard Louv’s Children and Nature Network might be the most formalized, vocal advocates trying to green children’s lives. Not to toot my own horn, but in a qualitative way, her multifaceted worldview is the clear, direct result of my homegrown nature education that combines hands-on experiences, shared excitement and scientific information.

Source: CNN August 30, 2023 09:35 UTC