The real cultural war is between the culture of narcissism and what might be called the culture of renewal.
Richard LouvThere'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.
Richard LouvChildren need nature for the healthy development of their senses, and therefore, for learning and creativity.
Richard LouvNature is often overlooked as a healing balm for the emotional hardships in a child's life. You'll likely never see a slick commercial for nature therapy, as you do for the latest antidepressant pharmaceuticals. But parents, educators, and health workers need to know what a useful antidote to emotional and physical stress nature can be. Especially now.
Richard Louv