TimberNook Central Ohio @TimbernookO

One of my favourite things at #timbernook would have to be watching children assess and navigate #risk, challenge themselves, grow their capabilities and #confidence, and their beaming smile and sense of pride as they shout “I did it” 🥰👣🌿 #nature #outdoorlearning #resilience

Excellent essays on why #nature is important to our children, our communities our future @SierraClub @SierraOutdoors @OAK_Updates #OptOutside sierraclub.org/sierra/their-w… @ChildrenNature @REI @Wilderness @RichLouv @toffler_sarah @mzlmagee @Ju1withNature @JackieOstfeld @WildernessINQ

Spending time with children in nature- exploring, discovering, following their curiosities and interests- fills my heart with such joy 💚

18 Ways For Families To Get Outside This Summer outdoorfamiliesonline.com/getting-outsid… #outfam #outdoorfamilies #outdoors

"In most countries, activities in nature are not a regular part of the school's curriculum... 'We make a call on policymakers to improve the availability of natural spaces for children and green schoolyards,' said study researcher Mark Nieuwenhuijsen." @ChildrenNature

Children are stuck inside more than ever – how can we give them back their freedom? ⁦@ChildrenNature⁩ ⁦@WildernessINQ⁩ ⁦@REI⁩ ⁦@RichLouv⁩ theguardian.com/cities/2019/ma…

When kids run around, their brains are getting a bubble bath of good neurochemicals, neurotransmitters and endorphins. These help memory and mood. @wasuzuki @DfKris #edchat kqed.org/mindshift/5368…

"I hope that this woodland that we have created here really inspires families, kids and communities to get outside, enjoy nature and the outdoors and spend quality time together." — The Duchess of Cambridge on the #RHSChelsea Back to Nature Garden

With the weather warming up & the sun shining, it's time for the toes to come out! Have you been bare foot yet? mammasschool.co.uk/parenting/bare… #barefeet #nurturethrunature #nurturenaturekids #getoutside #barefootandawesome #barefoot @NatureplayFilm @natureplaysign @OutdoorFamMag

Pecatonica Elementary is paving the way to getting TimberNook experiences into public schools! chronicleillinois.com/news/winnebago… #believe #OT #outdoors @bienenstock @ChildrenNature #play

Who are Outdoor Families? outdoorfamiliesonline.com/who-are-outdoo… #outfam #outdoorfamilies #outdoors

Gardening with Kids: Expert advice on getting your family’s hands dirty outdoorfamiliesonline.com/gardening-with… #outfam #outdoorfamilies #outdoors

TimberNook Owner Angela Hanscom Earns Top NH SBA Honor fosters.com/news/20190507/… @SBA_NH #nature #children

“the devastating impact of humans on nature is laid bare in a compelling UN report.” The human relationship with (the rest of) nature has failed. We need a new connected relationship that brings pro-nature behaviours + a bonus of improved mental wellbeing. bbc.com/news/science-e…

One of the most important things for a child.....7 tips to encourage #freeplay & why mammasschool.co.uk/parenting/7-wa… #letthembebored #screenfree #noscreens #unstructuredplay #playmatters #play #LetThemPlay

With the weather warming up & the sun shining, it's time for the toes to come out! Have you been bare foot yet? mammasschool.co.uk/parenting/bare… #barefeet #nurturethrunature #nurturenaturekids #getoutside #barefootandawesome #barefoot @NatureplayFilm @natureplaysign @OutdoorFamMag

Strengthen connections to the natural world and link learning to real world experiences through early literacy. Gardening and outdoor observations & exploration are so important for child development! #natureplay #playindirt

And they won’t understand it unless they experience it... the sense of freedom, the joy, the challenge and personal growth that time in the natural world facilitates, while also fostering connection and awareness of our interdependence with other life on earth 🌿

Little Forest Folk @LittlForestFolk

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“Nobody is going to protect the natural world unless they understand it.” - Sir David Attenborough ❤️

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How To Connect With Nature By Disconnecting in the Great #Outdoors outdoorfamiliesonline.com/connecting-thr… #outfam #outdoorfamilies

Prompting Without Pushing: Guiding children through fear outdoorfamiliesonline.com/prompting-with… #outfam #outdoorfamilies #outdoors