Going Green: Parks Department Connects Kids With Earthy Adventures
Brings attention to the problem nature-deficit disorder. It's about how sometimes kids become squeamish or anxiety-ridden by nature — the buzzing of bees, the prickles of evergreens, the slipperiness of mud on a rainy day.One way to give kids a fresh perspective on the wonders of the world is to sign them up for Algonquin's Events and Recreation nature programs.
Nature Explorers is offered free for one Sunday each month through November. The dates are:
Sept. 25 "Story of Your Trees" Oct. 23 "Shapes and Color Adventures" Nov. 13 "Your Very Own Rock"Instructor Barb Wilson leads the class, which is held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is designed for parents to attend with their children. Through simple but meaningful activities, like standing under the umbrella of a tree, or uncovering the gems of a walk in the woods, families can build a stronger connection with nature.
Benefits may include more developed observation and imagination. Those are gifts that shape a lifetime.
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