The pleasure of being alive is brought into sharper focus when you need to pay attention to staying alive.

This seems clear enough: When truly present in nature, we do use all our senses at the same time, which is the optimum state of learning.

The times I spent with my children in nature are among my most meaningful memories-and I hope theirs.

No other youth group like the Scouts has trained so many future leaders while at the same time being a nature organization with its outdoor focus.

Reconnection to the natural world is fundamental to human health, well-being, spirit, and survival.

There’s no denying the benefits of the Internet. But electronic immersion, without a force to balance it, creates the hole in the boat — draining our ability to pay attention, to think clearly, to be productive and creative.

Stress reduction, greater physical health, a deeper sense of spirit, more creativity, a sense of play, even a safer life-these are the rewards that await a family then it invites more nature into children's lives.