But this isn't just about children. As adults we all need to recognise the value of nature for our own health and wellbeing, that of future generations and the need to protect nature in order to ensure a future we can all share in. Adults need to help children appreciate nature, enjoy it, benefit from it. Amazingly (not really!) it is cheaper to be in nature than in front of the latest games console, have a picnic rather than visit a burger joint.
We can bring to mind the way we engage with nature, what are the sights, sounds, smells that we enjoy, that make us smile? The things we remember from our childhood. How are we helping children have the same or better experiences (with modern clothing they don't need to experience being dragged around a cold wet hillside the way we may remember)?
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