•September 13, 2023•

By Cheri Burcham, 

Family Life Educator

Ideas for youth to explore and connect with nature

This year, I have been working with other family life educators and horticulture educators to explore and create programs and materials that support the fact that spending time in nature is beneficial to our health and well-being. So, I wanted to share this article written by Extension Educator Brittnay Haag about this topic – especially for youth! Brittnay says: spending time in nature can improve our mood, make us feel more relaxed, help us be more active, and even connect us with our community. For children, time playing in nature is needed for healthy development. Don’t let the benefits of time outdoors end with summer. As youth return to school, help your family unwind and connect with nature, using one of these activities.

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