End the Nature Deficit

In the book, “Last Child in the Woods,” Richard Louv coined the phrase “Nature Deficit Disorder” for this generation of children who are disconnected from the natural world. The reasons are many: electronic media, crime and safety concerns, lack of information and experience in the out of doors, and over scheduled children and parents.   

Research continues to suggest that “nature deficit” is associated with childhood obesity, diabetes, behavior disorders, short attention span, sensory disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, and aggression.  On the positive side, research also suggests that experience in the outdoor world improves cognitive development, creativity, attention span, academic achievement, and gives them an increased sense of well-being, place, and community.  

This is why we provide an all-outdoor educational program for children in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school.

Give your kids the best opportunity to end the “nature deficit” and engage in nature play every day with Woodland Discovery’s Forest School Program.