About Us
In
2005, Richard Louv's book "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our
Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder" was published. It was
the first book to bring together a growing body of research that
shows a link between the absence of nature in today's wired generation
to some of the most disturbing trends in children, including obesity,
attention deficit disorders and depression. It confirmed what most
people instinctively know: that frequent play in nature is essential
for the healthy development of our children.
Almost immediately after its publication, this book inspired grassroots initiatives across the country, as people recognized the need to reconnect our children with nature. In June of 2006, a group of organizations and community leaders came together to form LEAVE NO CHILD INSIDE — GREATER CINCINNATI in order to educate the community that time spent in nature is essential for the physical, mental and emotional health of all children.
Report Archive
- Year in Review 2006-2007
- Year in Review 2008
- Year in Review 2009
- Year in Review 2010 (report coming soon)
