James Donaldson on Mental Health - Ideas for Getting Your Kids Into Nature

Organizations want to help you get your kids outside The urgency of kids’ lack of outdoor play isn’t lost on nature and wildlife organizations, many of which have started programs to get more kids outside.

As part of their effort to get 10 million kids outdoors , the National Wildlife Federation provides lots of ways to find connections to nature near you.

Other programs to get kids playing in nature include the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center , the US Forest Service’s More Kids in the Woods program, the Sierra Club’s Inspiring Connections Outdoors program, and many more.

Lead by example All the advantages that nature offers ring true for adults, too, especially for stress relief and mood improvement.

Try to get outside with your kids — not only will it show them how important spending time in nature is, but you might find you enjoy it just as much as they do.