Nursery World - Nature nurtures children

It is time the Government acknowledged nature’s role in development, says
Roberta Antonaci of The Wildlife Trusts.

Roberta Antonaci: 'Every child, from nursery onwards, should have the opportunity to learn in and about nature'

United in the belief that we are part of nature and nature is a part of us, The Wildlife Trusts engages thousands of children and young people across the UK in outdoor learning activities every day.

From pre-school Nature Tots to environmental programmes for young people, we hear first-hand how these experiences have hugely positive effects, and it’s rewarding to hear children say things like, ‘At home and school it can be stressful, but being out here it’s all calm.’

The benefits of contact with nature and outdoor learning are increasingly well documented. Multiple studies have demonstrated that plenty of time outdoors improves social skills, memory, imagination and creativity, and good behaviour. It also has a significant impact on physical health.

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