Nature introduces children to the ideaโto the knowingโthat they are not alone in this world, and that realities and dimensions exist alongside their own.
Richard LouvWe can conserve energy and tread more lightly on the Earth while we expand our culture's capacity for joy.
Richard LouvAn 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
Richard LouvNature-the sublime, the harsh, and the beautiful-offers something that the street or gated community or computer game cannot. Nature presents the young with something so much greater than they are; it offers an environment where they can easily contemplate infinity and eternity.
Richard Louv