Eartheasy Blog » Connect with Nature

Lost hikers may be going in circles, study says

By Greg Seaman, Posted September 29th, 2009

“We can’t get lost” was my confident assurance as we began a hike that would lead us in circles.

Clearing a Path to Nature

By Richard Louv, Posted May 28th, 2009

The disengagement of children from nature has begun to alarm some of America’s more thoughtful naturalists, scientists, and environmentalists.

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The Real Cost of ‘Virtual Nature’

By Brenda Scott Royce, Posted March 11th, 2009

Can robotic replicas and digital imagery inspire children to a love of nature?

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Environmental websites for kids

By Greg Seaman, Posted March 5th, 2009

Many parents are concerned that their children spend too much time indoors on the computer. This time is put to good use, however, when children learn how to become stewards of their environment.

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How to get your child excited about nature

By Greg Seaman, Posted February 5th, 2009

Children are born with an innate curiosity about the natural world around them. How can we help them satisfy it?

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What is healthy for the person is healthy for the planet

By Terry Taylor, Posted January 27th, 2009

Our rapidly changing world of technology is moving us farther and farther from the environment for which our evolution has designed us.

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Leave No Child Inside

By Richard Louv, Posted January 27th, 2009

… we must pass on to our children the joy and value of playing outside in nature.

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Researchers find simpler lifestyle builds fit children

By Andre Picard, Posted January 27th, 2009

The solution to North America’s epidemic of childhood obesity could be as simple as looking to the past.

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Spending time in nature, a natural remedy for ADHD

By The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, reported in Scienceblog, Posted January 27th, 2009

Children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) should spend some quality time outdoors when they are not in school, according to a nationwide study.

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