Children in Nature

Volunteer John Chao sent me this link last Friday. Good, thought-provoking reading:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/a-dose-of-nature-for-attention-problems/

"Parents of children with attention deficit problems are always looking for new strategies to help their children cope. An interesting new study suggests that spending time in nature may help."

Here's an idea: combine a day in nature with a lesson in civic participation!