Isn’t it a Wonderful World? Here's a letter I got from Defenders of wildlife, one of my favorite organizations that i've been asked to forward.
Getting in touch with the natural world is one of the healthiest things you can do -- for yourself and for the children in your life.Celebrate Earth Day! Get outside with the ones you love...
Plan Your Adventure: Locate public lands in your neck of the woods...National Wildlife RefugesNational ParksState ParksNational Forests Other Public Lands Encourage the people you care about to get outside.
What are your favorite memories of childhood? I can tell you that mine all involve being outside -- riding my bike with friends, clomping through the sun-dappled woods to wade in the pond near my house or splashing in mud puddles after a spring shower.
Today is Earth Day. What could be a better time to share our love of nature with the young people in our lives? So, this weekend, I have a challenge for you. This weekend, I challenge you to get out of the house and get outside with a special young person in your life.
The future of our planet and of the amazing creatures we share it with will largely depend on how well we teach our children to seek out these special moments and build these connections with our wildlife and wild places. In just one afternoon you can start a spark within a child that will never fade.
Studies show that spending time in nature helps kids feel secure, happy and more focused in their daily lives.This holds true for us adults, too. Spending time outdoors is restorative -- and a powerful reminder of our values. And in today’s fast-paced world, taking the time to pause and reflect in nature is more important than ever. So what are you waiting for? Get outside this weekend and help bring a sense of wild wonder to the special young people in your life.
Don’t forget to take photos to preserve your memories! Let us know you’re participating by taking the Wild Child Pledge http://www.defenders.org/index.php
While you’re out in the world, take time to stop and smell the flowers, listen to the birds high in the trees, and watch for wildlife to scurry across your path. Encourage the children in your life to do the same: they will play a vital role in protecting these precious natural resources for generations to come.
Take the Wild Child Earth Day Pledge today and help our children appreciate the great outdoors for a lifetime. After all, this Earth is the only home we’ve got -- and what a wonderful world it is. Happy Earth Day to you and yours,
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