Now, More Than Ever, We Need Nature

It Takes Time--loose, Unstructured Dreamtime-- To Experience Nature In A Meaningful Way. Unless Parents Are Vigilant, Such Time Becomes A Scarce Resource, Not Because We Intend It To Shrink, But Because Time Is Consumed By Multiple, Invisible Forces; Because Our Culture Currently Places So Little Value On Natural Play.

Being Close To Nature, In General, Helps Boost A Child's Attention Span.

The Future Will Belong To The Nature-smart...th E More High-tech We Become, The More Nature We Need.

What If More And More Parents, Grandparents And Kids Around The Country Band Together To Create Outdoor Adventure Clubs, Family Nature Networks, Family Outdoor Clubs, Or Green Gyms? What If This Approach Becomes The Norm In Every Community?

The Real Cultural War Is Between The Culture Of Narcissism And What Might Be Called The Culture Of Renewal.