For backyard suggestions, plus links to information about attracting wildlife to apartments and townhouses, see the National Audubon Society’s Invitation to a Healthy Yard, and Creating a Wildlife Habitat from Angie’s List. Replace part of your lawn with native plants. Invite native flora and fauna into your life.(For a more complete list see the Field Guide to Last Child in the Woods, in the 2008 edition of the book.) No list of nature activities and community actions can be complete, but here are a few suggestions that may stimulate your own creativity. As they grow older they will expand the boundaries of their exploration. Many of the activities presented here and in the book are adult-supervised, but it’s important to remember that one of the most important goals is for our children to experience joy and wonder everyday, and for them to be encouraged to create their own nature experiences. Educators, health care professionals, policy-makers, business people, urban designers-all must lend a hand. Parents, grandparents, and other relatives are the first responders, but they cannot resolve society’s nature-deficit disorder by themselves. These resources include Nature Activities for Kids and Families, Good Books for Kids and Families, and Helpful Links. We’ve compiled helpful resources for parents, teachers, and community leaders to help them encourage children’s enjoyment of the great outdoors. Resource Guide Supplement to Last Child in the Woods
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