Being close to nature, in general, helps boost a child's attention span.
Children need nature for the healthy development of their senses, and therefore, for learning and creativity.
Nature is one of the best antidotes to fear.
Green exercise improves psychological health.
An indoor (or backseat) childhood does reduce some dangers to children; but other risks are heightened, including risks to physical and psychological health, risk to children's concept and perception of community, risk to self-confidence and the ability to discern true danger
There's a generation now that didn't grow up in nature. Some of these adults are parents and they know that nature is good for their kids but they don't know where to start.