5 Ways parents can teach children the value of nature
Here are Holcomb’s five tips for parents to help their family connect with nature.
Appreciate your local nature sights
Wildlife issues in other parts of the world can make kids feel helpless to aid a problem so far away. Empower them by fostering an appreciation for the environment and wildlife in your own state or town, so they can actively promote the welfare of nature in their own backyard.
Go on family field trips
Plan family field trips to state parks, lakes, nature trails or other outdoor sights. The more time you spend in the great outdoors with your kids, the more your family will feel connected to nature and more willing to care for it.
Spend time outside every day
Increase your family’s awareness of nature by spending more time outdoors. Walk or bike to the store or post office, play at the local park and plant a garden in your backyard.
Use tech for nature’s sake
Use technology, such as television and the Internet, to learn more about nature topics that interest you and your family. Instead of living on the computer, live more outdoors, but use your tech time to increase your knowledge of nature and the things you can do to protect it.
Create a family action plan
As a family, go through Dawn’s free Junior Wildlife Champions lessons, then create a family action plan to help wildlife in your own community. In addition, make sure part of your family action plan is to spread awareness — tell other families about your commitment to caring for the environment and encourage them to do the same.
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