•January 27, 20201•
By Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator,
U of I Extension

Feeling a little stir crazy? It’s time to bundle up the family and head outside!
Youth Development Educator Emily Schoenfelder has written this great article with ideas of things to do outside. She says that research shows that spending time in nature has huge benefits for both children and adults. Increased physical activity, decreased feelings of anxiety, improved family connectedness, and higher cognitive functioning are just a few of these.
So here a few fun ways to spend time outdoors this winter…     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.