Apr 15
Vitamin N!
15 Apr, 2016. 0 Comments. Health, National News. Posted By: lncigc
Richard Louv's new book, Vitamin N, sheds even more light on just how important nature is for our health and well-being, and that of our communities.  NPR's Diane Rehm recently interviewed Louv, along with Jonathan Jarvis, Director of the National Park Service, and Robert Zarr, MD.  Together, they make a compelling case for spending more time in nature, and discuss what is being done nationally to create nearby nature in our increasingly urban world.  Click on the link to tune in - it is well worth the time!  But be forewarned - it may inspire you to pick up a copy of Vitamin…
Apr 14
Nature-Based Education Growing
Green schoolyards provide a sensory-rich environment for learning which is shown to help students focus their attention and increase their engagement, while providing a myriad of physical and mental health benefits.  Two recent news stories highlight nature-based learning:  The Cincinnati Enquirer reported on a Forest Kindergarten in Yellow Springs, Ohio and the CBS Morning Show featured author Richard Louv at the Chattahoochee Charter School, a nature-based school where test scores are exceeding both the national and regional averages.  Leave No Child Inside is working with local schools to encourage outdoor learning and we look forward to announcing progress on that front in the coming months!  In…